Welcome to Noisy Planet’s collection of PSHE Films for School Networks. Click on any of the films featured on this page to see detailed information about that film, including a short clip from the film (nb. the preview clips are hosted via YouTube so you will need to watch them on a computer that does not have YouTube barred).

The films are Windows Media files (WMV9) with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and a bit rate of 769 kbps. Typical file size is 258 MB for a 50 minute film. Films are supplied as a site licence to the purchasing institution and are available to schools and colleges in the UK and the Republic of Ireland only.

There are two ways of buying:

(1) INDIVIDUAL PURCHASE: Films can be bought individually and downloaded from this website. Payment is by credit/ debit card at time of purchase at a cost of £19.99 + VAT per download.

(2) PACKAGE PURCHASE: Curriculum area packages can be ordered by email for delivery to your school on DVD for upload to your network. Please email your order to orders@noisyplanet.com. Include a Purchase Order number if your school operates such a system. Payment is by invoice to your school.

The curriculum area package for PSHE consists of the following films:

(1) A deathly silence

(2) Fan man running

(3) Gender puzzle

(4) Growing old

(5) Ice age

(6) Journey of no return

(7) Louie, me and hepatitis C

(8) Messing with heads

(9) When food kills

(10) Winner takes all

This package costs £175 + VAT.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to email us at orders@noisyplanet.com

A deathly silence

Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people but few have any idea of its real impact. From Romeo and Juliet to Hunter S. Thompson, those who take their lives are glamorised in the media while those left behind forced to pick up the pieces. This documentary investigates its illusory appeal. By looking at one case in detail, it examines the intellectual attraction of suicide to the vulnerable and its catastrophic impact on the living.
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Cocaine war

After years of declining popularity, cocaine is once again the drug of choice. But what's the real cost of "Colombia's finest"? Every gram of cocaine produced has been watered with the blood of forty years of civil war. It's a war that kills hundreds of thousands every year, displaces countless more and causes untold misery. Offering exceptional access to the major players, this is a fresh and moving look at one of the world's forgotten conflicts.
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Fat man running

This is the funny and inspiring video diary of an overweight young man who sets himself the challenge of running the London Marathon. We live with him through the highs and lows of his preparation, unsure whether he will achieve the difficult goal he has set himself. As he crosses the finish line and the tears flow the viewer cannot help but reflect upon the value of setting challenging goals and the process for seeing them through.
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Final call

Should we make it easier for the elderly to kill themselves when they feel their time has come? Lorna, Richard and Muriel all lead rich and full lives. They're not ill or handicapped but they are in a vocal minority of elderly people who plan to commit suicide before they're overtaken by frailty. Hundreds of pensioners have smuggled illegal poisons from Mexico. Others have turned their gardens into laboratories to make drugs or rehearsed different suicide methods. They regard suicide as a final act of self determination. But opponents claim they have been conditioned to think this way by a society which values youth.
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	Flatly stacked When was it decided that big breasts were best? What about little breasts and flat chests? Is there fulfillment in being flat-chested? Flatly Stacked is film maker Judy Holm's personal journey to discover the answers to these questions. ... More Info »

Flowers dont grow here

Much of Eastern Europe has been devastated by the rapid transition from Communism to Capitalism. In Ukraine, an estimated 1,000,000 children are homeless. They form a troubling underworld, governed by their own rules and haunted by crime, prostitution, drug abuse and murder. Our documentary this week is an intimate and uncompromising insight into their lives. We follow Ruslan, Tanya, Vitalik and their friends as they battle against the odds and try to salvage a better future. Notable for its remarkable levels of access, "Flowers Don't Grow Here"' depicts the children paying the ultimate price for political reforms.
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	Gender puzzle The old mantra "all girls have XX chromosomes and all boys have XY" is no longer reliable. The proof lives in as many as 40,000 Australians whose chromosomes don't match the standard. Scientists are now looking beyond chromosomes to "brain sex" and the role of newly discovered genes in determining gender. ... More Info »

Growing old

An aging population is one the biggest problems facing the developed world. In a society that glamorises youth, age is regarded with fear; associated with weakness and poverty. But how do you define aging? Is your age in your body or in your mind? And what will happen when the Baby Boomers retire? Through conversations with elders, professionals and doctors, Growing Old explores how to embrace the challenges of aging.
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	Ice age It's cheap, highly addictive and ultra-powerful. "Ice", or crystal methamphetamine, is now more popular in Australia than heroin, playing havoc with the minds and the bodies of nearly 50,000 Australians. ... More Info »

Journey of no return

Every week, thousands of patients are diagnosed with dementia. Sufferers are left confused and helpless as the disease gnaws away at brain functions; robbing them of personality, memory and living skills. One of its most upsetting repercussions is on family relationships. This moving documentary looks at the impact of dementia on sufferers and their families. It follows three people with dementia over a period of 12 months.
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	Louie, me & hepatitis C Single mother Gemma Peppe has had Hepatitis C for 17 years. She is one of half a million in the UK alone - although many are unaware that they have it. She has finally decided to seek treatment. This film follows her during her year of treatment and shows the impact it has on her relationship with her teenage son Louie. ... More Info »

Messing with heads

Think smoking pot is a harmless pastime? Think again. According to the latest scientific research, it can cause psychosis, schizophrenia, depression and anxiety disorders. And worryingly, teenagers - the people who indulge most - are those most at risk. In this eye opening documentary, young users now being treated for psychosis speak candidly about their experiences.
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Sick no good

Papua New Guinea is sliding towards disaster. A culture of gang violence, lawless suburbs and impoverished settlements has led to it having one of the fastest growing HIV infection rates in the world. Unless effective action is taken soon, 50% of the population could be wiped out. This documentary hears from the people caught up in the epidemic. From gang members bragging about unprotected sex to AIDS victims abandoned by their families, it's an intimate look at a society on the verge of breakdown.
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	Stacked like me In a world obsessed with big breasts, it's not always easy being the owner of them. The problems are myriad. Finding relief from back ailments, finding respect from peers and strangers, finding clothes that fit well, and finding bras that will do the job without too much pain - these are all challenges that are faced everyday by a girl or woman who is stacked. ... More Info »

The agony

We bring you the deeply intimate journey of a heroin addict trying to regain his life. The ravages of ten years of addiction have left Pedro with no alternative but to go cold turkey. For three weeks we suffer every cramp, craving and sleepless night on Pedro's rocky road to recovery. A hugely personal and frequently discomforting story that offers a real insight into the terrible devastation and pain heroin causes.
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	The coming pandemic Following the outbreak of bird flu in England, we bring back a powerful investigation into the dangers posed by avian flu. What would happen if the virus mutated and can anything be done to prepare? ... More Info »

When food kills

It's every parent's worst nightmare. One moment their child is perfectly healthy. The next, they've stopped breathing and are turning blue. For many children, the merest hint of nut is all it takes to send them into anaphylactic shock. Food allergies are on the increase and the number of children affected has more than doubled in the past ten years. Yet simple precautions could significantly cut the death rate. This documentary is a wake up call to the rising danger of food allergies.
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Winner takes all

We explore the unhealthy relationship between gambling and society. Gambling is big business in Australia where, like everywhere else in the world, it is growing at an astonishing rate. Estimated to be worth $95 billion dollars, the industry thrives on robbing normal people of their hard-earned money. All sorts are seduced by the bright lights of Las Vegas and dreams of fast and easy money.
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