MiniMeme Podcast #2: Films that inspire us (the youth)

Welcome to MiniMeme, the podcast brought to you by Burn Media’s junior staff as they tackle the topics that tickle their fancy.

This week Julia Breakey and Matthew Alexander use Youth Day as a reason to discuss films that inspire them, the mouthpieces of South African youth.

Matthew comes to terms with his obsession with Will Smith, and the fact that the Taken actor’s name is, in fact, Liam Neeson.

Julia discusses films that have inspired her both as a woman and an aspiring filmmaker.

The team touches on the idea of identity, the depiction of mental health in film and TV, and the notion of the Rainbow Nation.

Mental health and suicide helplines:

• Lifeline National Counselling Line (operational 24/7): 0861 322 322
• South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) suicide crisis line: 31393 (SMS); 0800 567 567 (call)
• SADAG Mental Health Line: 011 234 4837