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0:00:28 > 0:00:33- There, at my feet, is the town where - I was born, and I've come home.
0:00:35 > 0:00:39- The film David was made - for the 1951 Festival of Britain...
0:00:40 > 0:00:44- ..to celebrate Britain's - continuation after WW2.
0:00:44 > 0:00:50- The featured films celebrated - an aspect of British culture.
0:00:51 > 0:00:53- This was the film about Wales.
0:01:10 > 0:01:12- The film is a drama-documentary.
0:01:12 > 0:01:17- Remarkably, David - is not portrayed by an actor...
0:01:17 > 0:01:19- ..but by David Griffiths himself.
0:01:19 > 0:01:24- He recreates his life for us, as - a school caretaker, former miner...
0:01:25 > 0:01:28- ..and a bard, - known locally as Amanwy.
0:01:28 > 0:01:31- Caradog agrees with me.
0:01:40 > 0:01:41- Do you sell many?
0:01:41 > 0:01:45- They were very popular. - I still sell the occasional copy.
0:01:46 > 0:01:50- It records - a period in Ammanford's history.
0:01:50 > 0:01:52- That's why I'm here.
0:01:52 > 0:01:57- I hope our film bridges the years - between David and Ammanford today.
0:01:58 > 0:02:00- David chronicles Amanwy's life.
0:02:00 > 0:02:05- His brother, Jim Griffiths, was the - first Secretary of State for Wales.
0:02:06 > 0:02:10- Amanwy and Jim Griffiths - were two brothers, and two miners.
0:02:11 > 0:02:14- But while Jim left home - to find success...
0:02:15 > 0:02:18- ..Amanwy stayed - in the Ammanford area.
0:02:31 > 0:02:33- He went down the mine aged twelve.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36- When the dust became - too much for him...
0:02:36 > 0:02:40- ..he found work as - the local grammar school caretaker.
0:02:40 > 0:02:43- He inspired generations of children.
0:02:43 > 0:02:45- You're the master!
0:02:45 > 0:02:48- You're the master!- - Oh, no no! I'm not the headmaster.
0:02:48 > 0:02:50- I'm the caretaker, my boy. See?
0:02:51 > 0:02:54- But I'll be keeping an eye on you!
0:02:57 > 0:03:02- The school Amanwy once cleaned - is a central location in the film.
0:03:03 > 0:03:05- It's barely changed in places.
0:03:17 > 0:03:22- There was a great deal of emphasis - on education in those days.
0:03:22 > 0:03:24- The film reflects this.
0:03:24 > 0:03:26- Well done, Ivor.
0:03:27 > 0:03:31- Education was an escape - from the pit's clutches.
0:03:31 > 0:03:37- Now the pits have gone, is education - still the ticket out of the valley?
0:03:38 > 0:03:41- I showed the film to the sixth form.
0:03:41 > 0:03:44- I hoped they'd be - inspired to help us...
0:03:44 > 0:03:48- ..to make a new film - based on the original themes.
0:03:48 > 0:03:50- Dafydd Rhys is a caretaker.
0:03:51 > 0:03:54- His brother is - a Member of Parliament in London.
0:03:55 > 0:03:58- We were all miners together...
0:03:58 > 0:04:00- ..and I hope - we haven't changed too much.
0:04:01 > 0:04:04- This is an interesting idea - in the film.
0:04:04 > 0:04:08- What is the definition - of success and failure?
0:04:08 > 0:04:09- Yeah.
0:04:10 > 0:04:15- He came second in the Eisteddfod.
0:04:16 > 0:04:20- Speaking from experience, - that isn't easy!
0:04:21 > 0:04:26- He says, "I failed. - We can't all be successful."
0:04:26 > 0:04:28- I failed. You'll pass!
0:04:28 > 0:04:34- Elsewhere, he says he wanted his - son to succeed where he had failed.
0:04:34 > 0:04:38- There were new opportunities - for the young men in Wales.
0:04:38 > 0:04:41- I wanted him - to succeed where I had failed.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43- How does that strike you?
0:04:43 > 0:04:47- It's not fair - that he thinks he's failed.
0:04:47 > 0:04:51- His success was - different from his brother's.
0:04:51 > 0:04:54- His brother moved out of the area.
0:04:54 > 0:04:58- The success of his life - was helping people.
0:04:59 > 0:05:00- How is Gwilym? Does he like Cardiff?
0:05:01 > 0:05:04- Oh, he's doing well! We always - hoped he'd go to the university.
0:05:04 > 0:05:07- I was very glad - he won that scholarship.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10- Without it, I'm afraid - we couldn't have sent him.
0:05:10 > 0:05:13- What are your plans - after leaving school?
0:05:14 > 0:05:17- University.
0:05:17 > 0:05:18- Where?
0:05:18 > 0:05:20- Where?- - London, hopefully.
0:05:20 > 0:05:22- Cardiff or London. It depends.
0:05:22 > 0:05:24- Cardiff or London. It depends.- - London.
0:05:24 > 0:05:25- Bath.
0:05:26 > 0:05:28- Cardiff. I want to stay in Wales.
0:05:29 > 0:05:31- I think I can speak for all of us...
0:05:32 > 0:05:36- ..and say - we've had a great time here.
0:05:37 > 0:05:40- We want to find jobs.
0:05:40 > 0:05:44- The kind of jobs we want - aren't found in Ammanford.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48- Perhaps things will have changed - in ten years' time.
0:05:49 > 0:05:54- If your career - led you back to this area...
0:05:55 > 0:06:01- ..would you feel - that somehow you hadn't succeeded?
0:06:01 > 0:06:05- It could be a dream job, - but it would be back here.
0:06:05 > 0:06:09- I'd see it as a failure, - to be perfectly honest.
0:06:10 > 0:06:14- I'd be disappointed if I stayed - here. I want to see the world.
0:06:15 > 0:06:19- No disrespect to those - who've returned, it's their choice.
0:06:20 > 0:06:24- We need to see what's out there - before deciding where we want to be.
0:06:25 > 0:06:28- Formal education - isn't the only way to get ahead.
0:06:29 > 0:06:34- I wanted our film to reflect this - and to include different viewpoints.
0:06:35 > 0:06:40- After visiting the school, I - went to the Streets Youth Project...
0:06:41 > 0:06:42- ..in Ammanford.
0:06:46 > 0:06:50- They come to the Streets Project - because they want to.
0:06:50 > 0:06:53- They want more out of life.
0:06:53 > 0:06:58- They'd like to improve themselves - as much as possible.
0:06:58 > 0:07:02- Some feel they're - not doing that well in school.
0:07:03 > 0:07:05- We try to help them...
0:07:05 > 0:07:09- ..to realize they're doing better - than they think.
0:07:09 > 0:07:12- Would the film interest them?
0:07:13 > 0:07:16- We showed it in the school. - Could we screen it here?
0:07:17 > 0:07:19- I think they'd be interested.
0:07:30 > 0:07:32- Come along, boy! Don't be scared.
0:07:38 > 0:07:39- What do you think?
0:07:39 > 0:07:41- ..I think he doesn't realize...
0:07:41 > 0:07:44- ..that his life is dedicated - to the success of other people.
0:07:44 > 0:07:47- He's helping other people - to get where they are...
0:07:47 > 0:07:49- ..but he doesn't realize that.
0:07:49 > 0:07:53- It's interesting - that some of the young people...
0:07:53 > 0:07:56- ..noticed he's the silent hero.
0:07:56 > 0:07:59- I like the fact it puts into film - that no matter where you're from...
0:07:59 > 0:08:01- ..you can always succeed as well.
0:08:01 > 0:08:04- People from a small town going off.
0:08:04 > 0:08:06- Shane Williams did it. - The best winger in the world.
0:08:06 > 0:08:07- John Cale.
0:08:07 > 0:08:10- It's very promising - for our generation.
0:08:11 > 0:08:16- I want to stay in Ammanford. My - family stayed, and I want to, too.
0:08:17 > 0:08:20- My brother wants to move away, - and I don't know why.
0:08:21 > 0:08:23- I want to be recognized.
0:08:23 > 0:08:25- Do you want to be famous?
0:08:25 > 0:08:27- Do you want to be famous?- - No, not famous... well, yeah.
0:08:28 > 0:08:31- I'd like to act, things like that.
0:08:32 > 0:08:34- It depends how you define success.
0:08:35 > 0:08:38- That's what we try to teach - the young people.
0:08:38 > 0:08:40- It's success on a personal level.
0:08:41 > 0:08:44- It can be achieved - through living in Ammanford.
0:08:44 > 0:08:48- You can go and come back, or stay. - You have the option.
0:08:53 > 0:08:58- In 1951, David was screened - 22 times in this town hall.
0:08:59 > 0:09:04- Where better to screen a new film - inspired by the original?
0:09:06 > 0:09:07- It's lovely.
0:09:07 > 0:09:10- Yeah, it's alright. - It's a nice place to work.
0:09:11 > 0:09:16- I'd like to discuss the possibility - of screening our new film...
0:09:17 > 0:09:21- ..alongside the old film.
0:09:22 > 0:09:23- Can I have a look around?
0:09:23 > 0:09:25- Can I have a look around?- - No problem.
0:09:25 > 0:09:28- I'll come by on my way out. Thanks.
0:09:29 > 0:09:30- Thanks very much.
0:09:31 > 0:09:35- I had now met - two lots of young people.
0:09:36 > 0:09:38- The new film began to take shape.
0:09:38 > 0:09:41- The first step - was going back to school.
0:09:42 > 0:09:45- We looked at David - when I was last here.
0:09:45 > 0:09:49- I wasn't sure - what direction to take.
0:09:51 > 0:09:56- I'd like to compare the situation - of someone who decided to stay...
0:09:58 > 0:10:02- ..with your experiences - as you prepare for the future.
0:10:02 > 0:10:06- You've set your sights - on further education.
0:10:07 > 0:10:10- I gave Mererid, - Tom and Sara the camera.
0:10:10 > 0:10:14- It was time to choose - someone from the Streets project.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19- Juliana created quite an impression.
0:10:20 > 0:10:25- The young leader decided against - university to live and work at home.
0:10:26 > 0:10:28- It's quite simple.
0:10:29 > 0:10:31- It's easier than mine!
0:10:31 > 0:10:35- Juxtaposing her experiences - alongside the school leavers...
0:10:36 > 0:10:39- ..would provide - the ideal basis for our film.
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0:10:50 > 0:10:54- A week after distributing - the cameras in Ammanford...
0:10:55 > 0:10:58- ..I returned for an update - - and, first, it was Tom's work.
0:10:59 > 0:11:00- OK, then.
0:11:01 > 0:11:04- This is where I live in Ammanford.
0:11:05 > 0:11:10- I live on a site called Gwynfryn.
0:11:11 > 0:11:15- I was going to Carmarthenshire - College in Llanelli...
0:11:16 > 0:11:18- ..to practise with one of my bands.
0:11:18 > 0:11:19- One of your bands?
0:11:19 > 0:11:21- One of your bands?- - I'm in two bands.
0:11:22 > 0:11:24- Rock 'n' roll!
0:11:25 > 0:11:27- What's happening here?
0:11:28 > 0:11:32- There wasn't enough room in the van.
0:11:32 > 0:11:35- We had to borrow a trailer.
0:11:36 > 0:11:38- He couldn't find the key to go in!
0:11:40 > 0:11:44- We broke into the garage - to get the trailer.
0:11:45 > 0:11:46- That shows us gaining entry!
0:11:46 > 0:11:47- That shows us gaining entry!- - LAUGHTER
0:11:51 > 0:11:53- We've had permission to do this!
0:11:54 > 0:11:59- This is in night vision - after the gig.
0:12:00 > 0:12:02- I'm describing the gig.
0:12:02 > 0:12:05- We've just finished in the venue.
0:12:06 > 0:12:09- It was absolutely brilliant. - A crazy crowd.
0:12:09 > 0:12:15- That's success to me, - playing gigs in different places.
0:12:16 > 0:12:18- Have you done any filming?
0:12:18 > 0:12:23- We'll film sixth-formers - tomorrow during our free lessons...
0:12:23 > 0:12:25- ..to ask their opinion.
0:12:25 > 0:12:29- We're going out tomorrow night, too.
0:12:30 > 0:12:33- We'll talk to them and my parents.
0:12:35 > 0:12:40- Tom and his friends dream of flying - the nest to spread their wings.
0:12:40 > 0:12:44- Juliana's story - is more like Amanwy's own.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47- She's moved on - while staying locally.
0:12:48 > 0:12:53- I met up with her at work in - the local Communities First offices.
0:12:54 > 0:12:57- How did you get on with the camera?
0:12:58 > 0:13:02- Well, I'm rather camera-shy. - I haven't filmed myself much.
0:13:02 > 0:13:07- I'm not used to talking - about my everyday life.
0:13:08 > 0:13:13- Juliana did mention the uncertainty - surrounding her work.
0:13:13 > 0:13:16- During March...
0:13:16 > 0:13:20- ..it seemed that Communities First - wouldn't be here much longer.
0:13:20 > 0:13:25- Unfortunately, the money was being - withdrawn from the area.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- I felt sad, not just for our jobs...
0:13:28 > 0:13:31- ..but because - the area would lose out.
0:13:32 > 0:13:34- But on the eleventh hour...
0:13:35 > 0:13:41- ..the Assembly said - we could apply for funding.
0:13:42 > 0:13:44- We had money for a year.
0:13:44 > 0:13:47- I hope to carry on our good work.
0:13:47 > 0:13:48- Fingers crossed!
0:13:49 > 0:13:52- I filmed local youngsters.
0:13:53 > 0:13:57- Will you move away to work - and maybe live outside Wales?
0:13:58 > 0:14:04- Yes, so that my name - goes all over the place.
0:14:04 > 0:14:07- I want everyone to hear about me!
0:14:07 > 0:14:10- What do you think of the area?
0:14:10 > 0:14:14- I'd like to stay, - but something tells me I'll leave.
0:14:18 > 0:14:20- Juliana's film was coming along.
0:14:21 > 0:14:24- I resumed my quest for Amanwy.
0:14:25 > 0:14:26- Hello!
0:14:26 > 0:14:28- I phoned earlier.
0:14:28 > 0:14:32- We've found the volume.
0:14:33 > 0:14:35- I'll show you.
0:14:37 > 0:14:40- This is the volume, O Lwch Y Lofa.
0:14:41 > 0:14:45- It's a volume - by six Carmarthenshire miners.
0:14:45 > 0:14:49- Gomer Roberts has won a scholarship, - and he wants money for his lodgings.
0:14:49 > 0:14:53- Here, Amanwy uses his poetic talent - to help a colleague.
0:14:54 > 0:14:58- While recovering from injuries - sustained in a pit accident...
0:14:59 > 0:15:04- ..Amanwy edited - a poetry anthology entitled...
0:15:04 > 0:15:06- ..O Lwch Y Lofa.
0:15:07 > 0:15:09- I worked on the book...
0:15:09 > 0:15:12- ..and when it was printed they - sent the first copy up on a tram...
0:15:12 > 0:15:13- ..as a kind of symbol.
0:15:14 > 0:15:17- I came out of hospital, and - helped to sell it from door to door.
0:15:18 > 0:15:20- That way, we made ninety pounds.
0:15:20 > 0:15:23- With it, Gomer Roberts - was able to go to college.
0:15:24 > 0:15:25- Is this his personal copy?
0:15:25 > 0:15:26- Is this his personal copy?- - Possibly.
0:15:26 > 0:15:29- He's left his mark in the library!
0:15:31 > 0:15:36- Having found a poetry volume by - Amanwy I met up with Tom once again.
0:15:37 > 0:15:39- I had a suggestion to make.
0:15:39 > 0:15:45- I want Amanwy to be Bernie Taupin - to your Elton John.
0:15:45 > 0:15:47- OK!
0:15:47 > 0:15:51- The idea was for Tom - to compose music for the film...
0:15:51 > 0:15:53- ..inspired by Amanwy's words.
0:15:54 > 0:15:57- There are a lot of nice lines.
0:15:57 > 0:16:00- Perhaps you could pick these out.
0:16:01 > 0:16:02- In the meantime...
0:16:02 > 0:16:07- ..in another part of school, - the girls filmed their contribution.
0:16:07 > 0:16:10- Go away, go away!
0:16:10 > 0:16:13- Where are you going?
0:16:14 > 0:16:18- I'm in the sixth-form room - with friends.
0:16:19 > 0:16:23- Do you view going to Cardiff - as a success or a failure?
0:16:23 > 0:16:27- I think I've succeeded. - It's a capital city!
0:16:27 > 0:16:31- I'd like to go to England.
0:16:32 > 0:16:34- But I'm a home bird.
0:16:34 > 0:16:37- Adam's studying Engineering, - I'm doing Law.
0:16:37 > 0:16:40- Job prospects centre around England.
0:16:41 > 0:16:45- We have to leave to earn good money - and get the best jobs.
0:16:45 > 0:16:48- Are you going to university, Liam?
0:16:48 > 0:16:49- Are you going to university, Liam?- - No.
0:16:49 > 0:16:51- What are your plans?
0:16:52 > 0:16:54- A carpentry apprenticeship...
0:16:54 > 0:16:57- ..then, I'll join the Police Force - when I'm 21.
0:16:57 > 0:17:00- Will you stay local or move away?
0:17:00 > 0:17:02- I'll stay in this area.
0:17:03 > 0:17:08- I'll probably return, - but not until I finish my course.
0:17:13 > 0:17:17- Many of Tom's friends - had mapped out their futures.
0:17:18 > 0:17:22- Tom revealed - his doubts about college.
0:17:22 > 0:17:27- I don't want to leave - with thirty grand of debt.
0:17:28 > 0:17:30- That worries me.
0:17:31 > 0:17:37- I don't want to spend the first - ten years paying it off.
0:17:41 > 0:17:45- This gave the project - a different perspective.
0:17:48 > 0:17:52- Was Tom getting more like Juliana?
0:17:54 > 0:17:57- I left school - after the lower sixth.
0:17:58 > 0:18:00- I wanted to work.
0:18:01 > 0:18:04- I didn't want to leave - to go to university.
0:18:04 > 0:18:07- I always wanted to come back.
0:18:07 > 0:18:13- I had the choice to work here, - and get the education I wanted.
0:18:13 > 0:18:16- I knew that's what I wanted to do.
0:18:16 > 0:18:21- People are thinking about - moving away to get the education.
0:18:21 > 0:18:24- They hear there's nothing here.
0:18:24 > 0:18:27- I don't think that's true.
0:18:27 > 0:18:30- It's knowing - what to do with the options.
0:18:31 > 0:18:34- To be honest, it was a bit random. - I needed a band.
0:18:34 > 0:18:37- They needed a singer and writer, - and it came together.
0:18:37 > 0:18:41- The situation - became more complicated for Tom.
0:18:41 > 0:18:45- His band, Nevarro, - won the Battle of the Bands.
0:18:46 > 0:18:51- Yeah, we won it last week, on - the 29th of April on Radio Cymru.
0:18:52 > 0:18:54- Tom was enjoying the celeb life.
0:18:55 > 0:18:59- Why choose university - when you're a success?
0:18:59 > 0:19:02- I wouldn't say that. - Don't quote me on that!
0:19:02 > 0:19:05- If things were changing for Tom...
0:19:05 > 0:19:08- ..Juliana was at a crossroads, too.
0:19:09 > 0:19:14- I'm considering going back to study - part-time in Trinity College.
0:19:14 > 0:19:20- It would take four years, part-time, - to get my degree.
0:19:21 > 0:19:24- It opens up more options for me.
0:19:27 > 0:19:32- Whether university - or a singing career beckoned...
0:19:33 > 0:19:35- ..one thing was certain.
0:19:35 > 0:19:38- I have to move away - to start a new life.
0:19:39 > 0:19:43- It's hard because I'll be - leaving my family behind.
0:19:46 > 0:19:48- There's always the phone.
0:19:49 > 0:19:51- As they say...
0:19:52 > 0:19:57- ..we tend to lose touch - with our school friends.
0:19:57 > 0:20:00- We'll have different friends - as adults.
0:20:02 > 0:20:05- It's a chance I've got to take.
0:20:10 > 0:20:15- A few weeks later, Tom had composed - the music, the film had been edited.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18- The screening took place.
0:20:19 > 0:20:24- We're still living with this idea - that without education...
0:20:25 > 0:20:29- ..even better if you've - moved away to get education...
0:20:29 > 0:20:32- ..you haven't succeeded.
0:20:33 > 0:20:37- Making the film - has challenged the idea.
0:20:38 > 0:20:39- James...
0:20:39 > 0:20:41- ..lights please.
0:20:49 > 0:20:55- When Elin has grown up, I hope she - can choose whether to move or stay.
0:20:56 > 0:21:00- I'd like to think she'll - stay close to me and the family.
0:21:01 > 0:21:07- If she wants to move, I want her to - make the choice knowing her options.
0:21:07 > 0:21:11- She has the choice - to stay and be successful.
0:21:11 > 0:21:15- She doesn't have to move away - to find something else.
0:21:31 > 0:21:36- I'm leaving school - the day after tomorrow...
0:21:36 > 0:21:38- ..so I'm feeling emotional.
0:21:39 > 0:21:44- We're preparing a Cowboys and - Indians theme for the last day.
0:21:45 > 0:21:46- Bye for now.
0:21:47 > 0:21:47- Looking forward to the party?
0:21:47 > 0:21:50- Looking forward to the party?- - Lots!
0:21:50 > 0:21:55- It's the last time we'll be together - before going to university.
0:22:02 > 0:22:05- I won't turn my back - on my childhood home
0:22:06 > 0:22:09- Despite hearing voices - inviting on the wind
0:22:10 > 0:22:13- My soul and wonderment belong to her
0:22:14 > 0:22:17- She carved my youthful imagination
0:22:18 > 0:22:24- I might travel to faraway lands - and meet the gentlest of people
0:22:24 > 0:22:28- I'll wish only - for the company of old friends
0:22:28 > 0:22:31- Those who shared - a myriad secrets with me
0:22:43 > 0:22:45- Very good.
0:22:45 > 0:22:47- Tom's film was interesting.
0:22:48 > 0:22:51- It brought back memories - of my sixth-form days!
0:22:51 > 0:22:56- Looking back was odd, - seeing us together.
0:22:56 > 0:22:59- I haven't seen them in two months.
0:22:59 > 0:23:04- Seeing us in school uniforms - gave me goosebumps!
0:23:05 > 0:23:08- I don't think education - is everything.
0:23:08 > 0:23:12- But if you want a degree - and to do well, you have to go.
0:23:12 > 0:23:16- They might go, but I wouldn't - be surprised if they came back.
0:23:17 > 0:23:21- I hope they do, - to maintain the culture.
0:23:22 > 0:23:25- After succeeding - in their A levels...
0:23:25 > 0:23:29- ..Mererid, Sara and Tom - are going to university.
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