It's a sweltering summer evening in London's Mile End and a heated debate is under way in the community centre. More than 20 young Muslim men have gathered for the Mile End Community Project's weekly Newsnite session, based on the BBC current affairs show Newsnight.
Unlike Jeremy Paxman, the chair keeps contributors in order by shouting: "Shut up, man!" But, in true Paxo style, the questions are tough.
The boys want to know why there are plans to demolish the wall outside the centre where they hang out. A sergeant from the Safer Neighbourhoods team and a ward councillor are in the hot seat. "Are you going to break down everything we sit on?" asks one young man.
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