FOLLOW US:  Not a Rich Kid - Instagram - link  In this Episode: Exploring Working-Class Representation in Film: A Conversation with Dr. Sarah Attfield In this episode of 'Not A Rich Kid,' host Cath chats with Dr. Sarah Attfield about her book 'Class on Screen: The Global Working Class in Contemporary Cinema.' They delve into Sarah’s background, academic journey, and the inspiration behind her work, driven by her own experiences growing up on a council estate in the UK. The conversation covers the commonalities of the working-class experience across cultures, the significance of working-class representation in media, and the unique humour and community spirit found within these narratives. Sarah also discusses the challenges faced by working-class students in accessing higher education and the importance of creating authentic stories that resonate with working-class audiences.   00:00 Introduction to Dr. Sarah Attfield 02:58 Sarah's Early Life and Education 04:48 Discovering a Passion for Art 06:44 University Challenges and Triumphs 09:12 The Journey to Academia 13:31 Class Awareness and Community 23:58 Representation in Media and Society 28:17 Class Perception in Australia 30:26 Australian Class Dynamics 30:53 Experiences of Being the Only Working-Class Person 32:15 Class Assumptions and Offenses 33:15 Authenticity in Working-Class Film Representation 36:13 Humour in Working-Class Films 37:04 Ken Loach's Impact and Reception 38:59 Challenges in Accessing Working-Class Films 46:57 Encouraging Working-Class Students to Pursue Higher Education 55:25 Representation of Working-Class Women in Film 56:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Sarah’s publications: https://profiles.uts.edu.au/Sarah.Attfield/publications Also discussed:  Andrea Arnold Ken Loach Aki Kaurismäki Tsai Ming Liang Get in touch:  Tell us who you would like to hear from. Is there someone we should invite on the podcast? Let us know!  The Not a Rich Kid Team:  Kath Dolheguy  Frankie Kanatas Sarah Ryan-Linstrom  Theme song:  ‘Barry Michael Takes a Train’ by Sand Pebbles - Written & performed by Ben Michael and performed and mixed by Murray Ono Jamieson.  Not a Rich Kid would not be possible without the support of:   Creative Victoria who provided funding for the first season.  VCA who provided studio space