Channel 4 Young, Gifted & Broke

1 hour Narrative Documentary

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Britain’s answer to Mozart, Shane Thomas was a child star until he reached his teens, then his career suddenly ended. This year he’s been given one last chance to make it big – but first he must deal with a dark family secret.

This is an extended scene in which Shane records his composition the Ruins.
shot & directed by David Barnes
produced by Louise Lynch
edited by Andrew Rushton & David Barnes
executive producer Richard Macer