NSPCC advocacy

His films consistently explore systemic failures affecting vulnerable children and families, with works like 'I, Daniel Blake' and 'Kes' examining how institutions fail to protect the most marginalized.

Her films deeply examine childhood trauma and abuse, particularly in 'You Were Never Really Here' and 'We Need to Talk About Kevin,' exploring the lasting psychological impact on victims.

Her intimate, unflinching portrayals of vulnerable youth in 'American Honey' and 'Fish Tank' expose how children and teens are exploited and endangered by predatory adults and systems.