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202621 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The Lost Generation

202621 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Teenagers in South Wales share their experiences of digital safety, community challenges, and limited opportunities amid the Milburn Review in 2026.

“UNDERSTANDING A GENERATION IS THE FIRST STEP TO NOT LOSING A GENERATION.”

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Teenagers in South Wales share their experiences of digital safety, community challenges, and limited opportunities amid the Milburn Review in 2026.

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Cian-Jai Manning-Andrewscast

Adom Amissahcast

Tyler Cokelycast

Lynda-Anne Jonescast

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Set against the backdrop of the Milburn Review, teenagers in South Wales share their experience of living in 2026 and the barriers they face. The documentary explores themes of digital safety, community, role models and lack of opportunities.

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