A look inside the life of an unschooled 11-year-old
A Day in the Life of Woody
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This film was made possible through the generous financial support of the Biome Trust with assistance from The Gift Trust.
About this series
This film forms part of the collaborative series “Something Beautiful for the World”, a project in which three filmmakers from around the globe explore how small acts of love and kindness have the potential to ripple out and change the world, touching hearts and minds in ways that we could never begin to imagine.
The series is made up of 12 short films, from across five continents, four from each filmmaker, and releasing one per month for the whole of 2024.
Watch all the films in the series here.
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A Day in the Life of Woody showcases the unschooled life of 11-year-old Blackwood, a boy who has been schooled from home all his life.
There’s not much missing in a day spent with Woody that you wouldn’t find in the life of most 11-year-old Australian boys – bows & arrows, playing cricket, family time, learning time… but there’s a difference here. From growing the tree to make his future bows & arrows to skillfully handling a chainsaw as he helps his dad manage the local commons forest, Woody’s daily life is both similar and very different to the average young boy’s.
Told entirely from Woody’s perspective, this 12-minute film shares an inspiring insight into one young boy’s experience of the world.
We love this family and have made a few films about them! Watch more at the links below:
From Weedy Forests to Grassy Woodlands
The New Peasants (in production)
And find out more about Artist as Family by signing up to their blog.
Simple Living, Permaculture, Community, Urban Living
About A Day in the Life of Woody
12 mins
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I didn't want it to end... The joy in this child's life.
@Siriuslyyy
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Such a pure, delightful film to watch!
tommycastles
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What a beautiful boy and family. This is so inspiring. Thank you for this film!
@SewWithSally
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Well done. If only we all started that way. What an inspiration.
@regenerationtrust5779
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