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About Life In The UK's Most Racially Divided Town

Inside Sheffield’s Paige Hall, immigration and cultural change have transformed one British neighbourhood. British-Pakistani families confront racial tensions while balancing religion, arranged marriage and family traditions. Meanwhile, an ambitious teenager pursues a better future as crime and conflict affect life on his street. Keeping Up With the Khans offers a revealing look at immigration, integration and multicultural Britain.

Life In The UK's Most Racially Divided Town is presented by Origin. Its listed runtime is 44 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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Title
Life In The UK's Most Racially Divided Town
Category
Society
Runtime
44 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
Origin

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