Before Christmas as a group we have to hand in a short (6 - 10 minute) documentary of our choice. Working in a group we have decided to look at making a film about open air street preachers. There is one specific area in Manchester City centre, Market Street which attracts huge crowds and in turn also attracts plenty of people performing, protesting and of course preaching.
Having spoken with a few preachers we have settled on Kevin, who is a pastor with the Puritan Fellowship church and who also visits Market Street about three times a week to preach for a couple of hours.
Throughout this film we want to uncover the reasons why someone would impose there religious beliefs on a seemingly unreceptive audience. Kevin has a well managed online presence including videos, social networks and blogs which he has used to build up a following, and as we experienced while watching him preach, people are familiar with his work and want to get involved too. We are also fascinated in the conflict encountered in the street as well as Kevin's conflicting opinions and beliefs.
At this stage we are meeting Kevin and hopefully making him comfortable with our presence. We are looking to film next week over a few days and at a few different locations. The picture is of Kevin with his trusty step ladder.
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