On Our Doorstep

In times of crisis, ordinary people instinctively step up to help each other in the absence of positive government action. On Our Doorstep tells the story of a humanitarian crisis at the Jungle camp in Calais, governments in paralysis, and untrained grassroots civilians attempting to fill the gap. Creating an intimate patchwork of the experiences of refugees and volunteers, this film offers a fresh perspective on the continuing refugee crisis and asks: what is our responsibility in a crisis like this and what are the limits of citizen action?

‘On Our Doorstep combines visceral present tense footage with a thoughtful reflection on the events of a year in the Calais ‘Jungle’ from the perspective of refugees, volunteers and activists. The filmmakers tell a story which is both movingly personal and full of insight into the dilemmas faced by those who came forward – in the face of government inertia – to respond to the refugee crisis.’

Jerry Rothwell, director of The Reason I Jump.