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The AIBs
2016
DOMESTIC CURRENT AFFAIRS
Our winner from a wide range
of remarkable current affairs
documentaries is
My Son the
Jihadi
from the UK’s
True Vision
Productions
. This was, said our
judges, an astonishing personal story
of a mother trying to come to terms
with her son becoming a Jihadist.
Describing this as a raw documentary
with real feeling, the programme
was also well paced and thoroughly
engaging. The viewer was drawn
in to the intimacy of the story, with
the mother battling to understand
what caused her son’s radicalisation
at a time of deep despair and
hopelessness.
VICE
Chemsex
This programme tackled a taboo subject with
intelligence. It shocked through open and extremely
frank interviews with many of London’s gay
community. Judges praised the access the producers
gained and the trust they clearly gained among the
subjects of the programme. “Shocking”, “confusing”
and “brave” were adjectives used repeatedly by the
judges.
VRT
My Jihad
This documentary offered an excellent and
compelling insight into the lives of young Muslims
in Belgium. This important film had a strong human
touch, with great access allowing the subjects to
express just how marginalised they feel.
Highly commended
True Vision Productions
RADIO CURRENT AFFAIRS
ISIS: Young, British and Radicalised
by
Snappin’ Turtle Productions
for BBC Radio 1 offered a thought-
provoking portrayal of the rise
of radicalisation in the UK. The
programme had a range of credible
sources interviewed in a well-paced,
well-structured and energetic
production. It got to the root cause
of the dissatisfaction that many
young Muslims feel, and why they are
attracted to the radical ideology that’s
becoming all too pervasive in liberal
Western societies. This programme is
important and demonstrates public
service broadcasting at its best, said
our judges.
WNYC and Public Radio International
Alvin Hall Goes Back to School
This was an important tale about the struggle
for racial justice, said our judges, recounted in a
genuinely personal and emotional story. It made
great use of sound to create the right atmosphere
and Alvin’s character came across as he struggled
to come to terms with the challenge of returning to
his past.
Radio Mitre
Corruption K: Cristina in the Dock
This tackled the complex issues surrounding the case
of probable presidential wrong-doing in Argentina
– a country where investigators into high profile
cases risk their lives. The programme helped Radio
Mitre’s audience understand the allegations and the
potential effect on the country.
Highly commended
Snappin’ Turtle Productions