Tales From Susan's Barber Shop | Real Stories Full-Length Documentary

In Clacton-on-Sea, a small seaside town, barber Susan and her clients reflect on current European issues like migration, religious extremism, economic decline and the position of the UK vis-à-vis the EU. As her barber shop serves as the local get-together place in the neighbourhood, we get to peek in the opinions of ordinary people and their hopes on post Brexit society. Susan is one of the very rare female barbers, who learned the profession since she was 14. With clients of both sides (the REMAIN voters and the LEAVE voters), we follow Susan balancing between being warm and social on the one hand and being closed and protectionist on the other - an issue that all European populations struggle with since the migration crisis and muslim extremism.
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[@DeliaDeLyons]

I think the way she is so supportive, so encouraging and so respectful to each and every client is a special type of quiet hero. Susan does this for each of her clients six days a week, month in and month out. Think about all the (temporary) sunshine she puts in people’s lives. She isn’t looking for adoration. She just does it. I am very impressed by her.

[@millsmoore24]

I agree, I was thinking the exact same thing. 💕

[@LoloO42]

As a stylist/salon owner of 35 years, I have to say; business and politics don't mix. If your neighborhood is changing, you must also grow. Educate yourself about the culture of your new neighbors. Maybe you'll get some new clients out of it.

[@porkpie8667]

May Allah bless you

[@SjplayinCODMO]

@@porkpie8667 🙏😁

[@hopeliveshere1121]

And then maybe they can learn that africa is not a country

[@SjplayinCODMO]

@@hopeliveshere1121 i think it's because Egypt is seen by the non geographical as a separate country like Africa 🤔✌💪❤sjlondonengland

[@United-States-of-Africa]

So you basically saying you hide your perspective? And opinions? I prefer honesty. If you don't want a certain group just tell them. Don't take their money.

[@R_ilse]

As a Brit who left the U.K. after Brexit, I find this really hard to watch. The U.K. is in such a complex and difficult situation. Their views are inherently racist and xenophobic. You can’t be from a country that colonised most of the world and be offended by a multicultural society. However, these people have valid concerns and problems… but they are blaming the wrong people. They have been let down by a system that ignores the working classes and underfunds communities that are of no interest to them. Their poverty is because of the government and 12 years of Tory rule, not immigrants. They voted for Brexit thinking the EU was the issue but it’s the government. The government (tories) have bled the country dry and left many people behind. It’s devastating to see people suffer like this, in a country that is supposed to be rich.

[@clintstechtips6571]

Brexit was the epitome of British exceptionalism by British people who think like this. "It's someone else's fault and not us". When tory funded newspapers are constantly blaming "dole collectors" and "immigrants", people will start to believe they are the real culprits, when in fact, the rich Tory bast*rds have been bleeding this country dry for the last decade.

[@bostonsandatot4948]

Thank you for this explanation. Watching as an American it just feels like boomer xenophobia.

[@catherinemoore9534]

Spot on. 👌💯🎯

[@millsmoore24]

I am a revert and so many Muslims from birth are mightily unpleasant with me. They hardly ever greet me. They don't return my greeting. They talk to me when they need something; money, where to catch the bus, how to find a certain address. It's awful. I had Turkish neighbors who were an absolute pain even though I was polite, kind, helpful. They treated me like a doormat. It's not always Islamophobia. Sometimes it's plain and simple dislike of an anti social mentality.

[@sarahkhadijadangola682]

Agreed I mean im american but history taught me the brits took over america . So they should not be racsist

[@died4us590]

I live in america, and we are a melting pot of many different ethnicities, and i give respect to those who respect me. I have had two dr.'s who acted like they were above me, and i told them that i was raised not to be prideful, or prejudiced against anyone, and that we are all equal. The one dr was from india, and the other was from syria, and after i said this to them as a white female, they changed, and treated me with respect. The funny part about the dr from syria, was he asked me how he could get people to like him. I told the guy to smile more, and to really listen to his patient, and treat them like they were as good as him, and he really tried. You have to be willing to talk to new people, and if they have no respect, then forget about them, but no need to hate or dislike someone because they are different. Paul taught that love was the greatest gift to receive from Christ, so i try to do that. G-d bless everyone.

[@petkochakov2287]

I am bulgarian and I feel offended.... I work here, spend here, pay taxes here, have three houses here and the UK is my home which I love! I am not a "fkn migrant in the UK".

[@E._A.]

bravissimo-a! And I don't really see the problem in migrants bringing half of their hardly earned wages to their home countries. Ciao ciao

[@richies6420]

It's nice to hear ppl speak from their hearts. It may not be very happy, but at least it's how they feel.

[@paulnipper4071]

Susan's a mercy extender .. love it

[@stephaniesiemens9633]

Love this! Thanks!

[@Tdot6]

After watching this I can see why the Leave vote won, especially in this town. The UK needs to figure out what it wants and if it's a closed society then so be it. My country is very accepting of multiculturalism and recognize that without immigration we are left with a declining and aging population, and negative economic growth.

[@pulakification]

Which country you from?

[@Tdot6]

@@pulakification I'm Canadian and live in Toronto. Approximately half of the population in Toronto is made up of first generation immigrants. I grew up with diversity in school, at my workplace (FI), etc.

[@belladonna131]

In cosmetology and nail school we were taught to stay away from certain subjects and she spoke to her clients about all three of no nos. 😊. Too controversial. You'd be surprised by what your clients tell you. Like a bartender. 😉. She did some really nice barber haircuts and she was super wonderful to her clients. She offered to let one of her clients sit in her salon when it was open because her client was becoming homeless. I had a client who's husband left her and locked her out of their home. She had her dog and her birdcage in her car when she came for her appointment with me. By the way her neighborhood seems really nice for real estate growth potential. It's near the ocean. The sand, the water, the view and possibly a beach. I'm surprised that some wealthy broker or commercial real estate company hasn't purchased property and raised the buildings and homes. They would replace them with high rise hotels and rentals and exploit the poor residents. That's what they'd do in America. Rob the poor and the rich get richer.

[@vapinbachelor289]

I notice alot of unhealthy people.

[@gafak47]

typical brits 🤮

[@Uprivyfickled]

Ironic that a country known for colonization gets mad when people are colonizing their country now lol

[@GhastlyCretin85]

Oh, stfu. You want these people to just smile as they're treated as second class citizens while they roll out the red carpet for everybody else?

[@Uprivyfickled]

@@GhastlyCretin85 Well for one there was nothing in this whole video that was proof that they were being treated like second class citizens, they're just mad at people who have different skin tones then them, "now" have the same opportunities that they've always had. So Thank you for proving my point, these people that live in a country that has a large expanding history of colonization, is now mad that people are coming into their country and establishing their traditions and their cultures on the land that they call their home. If ironic fell off a tree and hit you on the head. You still wouldn't recognize it

[@GhastlyCretin85]

@@Uprivyfickled Disagreeing with mass immigration is not "racism" and anybody who goes to another country to live shouldn't force their culture on that country. They should assimilate. I bet you wouldn't support any white westerners being able to move to other parts of the world and impose their cultures there.

[@bostonsandatot4948]

I agree except that the British imperialists went way harder than just moving in and setting up some neighborhoods and businesses, to be sure.

[@zarinekharshiing2047]

From hair styling to Islamophobia...we all need to read more and learn more about everything so that we impact all interactions positively

[@lollyaudi]

I need a full series on this :( so many lonely bored people in the world xx

[@ladyfynbos665]

I love yr introduction music!!!!😍

[@jujjiphool9707]

Aww look at the 🐶 jus chillin 😎 relaxed 😌 ✌🏾

[@butterflyhigh1236]

This episode has a lot of subjects that should not be talked about. As a person who lives in america from Middle east, She was offensive a little bit. Can we agree about that? Also, I do feel sorry for all the people that are homeless in the video. Edit: I am not Muslim nor from syria or Turkey.

[@carliebeau5329]

Yes but your offended. That's you. Nobody cares how you feel . We really don't ....free speech makes people more diverse. Lighten up.

[@suzannemcmaken4648]

She wasn’t offensive at all.

[@butterflyhigh1236]

@@carliebeau5329 your reply right now just shows how rude you can be. No, she was rude when she talked about the women and other people from the middle eastern. She was concerned that her business is suffering (ummm you could have gone to school, and got a degree). When people leave other areas of their home that means it is not safe to live there anymore and I just don't understand how other people don't understand that.

[@butterflyhigh1236]

@@suzannemcmaken4648 when people belittle you just because you are from middle eastern is not okay. People need to understand that we are humans too not just some third countries that do not know anything.

[@BenedictHarris]

The "Vote Leave" guy seems like he's mad at being called exactly who he is.

[@deborahwingard776]

Susan is an absolute gem!

[@rickallen9099]

a bit of a racist gem, sure. Doesn't like the burka, thinks Muslims are going to take over... come on... just shutup and cut my hair. Who is looking for a lecture like that when they go for a haircut?

[@darekmaj5291]

And a racist

[@asazianonabsurdity1723]

@@darekmaj5291 is she though?

[@darekmaj5291]

@@asazianonabsurdity1723 yes

[@asazianonabsurdity1723]

@@darekmaj5291 I think it's more of she's a recipient of a severe cultural change she's not prepared for yet.

[@cannablissdreams]

great vid

[@susansala1416]

No one should be racist, brits live all over the world and do their own thing too. We should all be respectful and expect respect in return.

[@catherinemoore9534]

Very depressing : people trapped in their misery and blaming g foreigners for it. Still persuaded that Brexit is the answer. Still unable to see the results of the political context they voted for. Sheep being led by wolves., 😣😞😞😞

[@kathrynjarlov5166]

Wow, amazing how they know about people in Syria and whether they use condoms or not. Stopped watching after that.

[@suzycue732]

There sure are a lot of people riding the streets in wheelchairs. Won't someone pleaser pick up that little chihuahua and give him a smooch?

[@vapinbachelor289]

That was also my 1st thoughts.

[@kathmandu1575]

They are despondent. The security of a good job is gone.

[@SjplayinCODMO]

@@kathmandu1575 100pc lose security 😭🤬........✌💪❤Steve London England 🇬🇧

[@bostonsandatot4948]

Chihuahua probably prefers that strangers NOT pick it up though?

[@jfinney225]

So much racism 😢

[@kathmandu1575]

Seems like Nationalism. Racism is a logical error.

[@SjplayinCODMO]

Observation not racism;-)

[@sarabeacher]

That’s the only thing I could focus on!! Her and all her clients are bigots! Every conversation she had with clients was awful!

[@iMatti00]

I don’t know. In one way I saw the same thing you saw about them being fearful of the “other people“. But on the other hand it is not fair when certain people get more income than others. I live in the USA and I heard that different refugees were getting like approximately $3000 a month from the government. I didn’t believe it. I didn’t think it was true. Especially since most people on Social Security only get an average of about $1100 after they turn 67 years old. And I looked it up and it was true. I don’t know if it was every refugee or what, and I don’t know how long they got it. But I’m kind of thinking that if a country saves your life by letting you become a refugee then you should start out at the bottom. You shouldn’t come in living a better life than other citizens who have lived here already.

[@suzannemcmaken4648]

@@sarabeacher Not racism when you have freeloaders invading your country, the majority who are young men, being housed, clothed, and fed on the backs of hard working British people. Brits have a right to be British and to their customs, language, and heritage.

[@lg5819]

As a Londoner who has visited Clacton on sea many times from childhood to adulthood british people like myself aren’t racist because hordes of immigrants have come in and changed our culture and way of life, instead of making sure immigrants coming to our towns and cities are vetted before stepping foot on our shores to make sure their values are the same as ours and they speak our language, adopting our customs and living like Brits do. That’s not racist that’s called respect. Just like immigrants flooding other countries, you have to adopt their nations values as your own or don’t move there. The mainstream media and EU have done a good job at indoctrinating plenty of people to think the people of Clacton are racist when they aren’t. That’s what Brexit was about, to be in charge of our own affairs and slowdown immigration to manageable levels, so people coming here have time to integrate and learn our way of life, unless they are coming from similar countries like our own.

[@zc6346]

Gotta love Susan 💞

[@Undercover_Pineapple]

As soon as she started talking about people coming over from different countries and "opening all these shops" I had to click off. The British Empire in and of itself is formed because people from other countries came here and colonised! The attitude of people who have a problem with other nationalities coming to the UK and establishing their own businesses as being a bad thing is Nationalist, often racist and frankly so archaic that it should remain a historic attitude. Growth comes from diversity and I can't support someone who isn't willing to be accepting of others purely because of where they were born, what their skin colour happens to be or which God they believe in for example. I was hoping this would be a wholesome documentary about the lives of those coming in to a local barbers shop and I'm currently only finding a platform spreading an outdated viewpoint. If you want someone to blame for the lack of progress in our benefit systems, the people on the streets drinking and using other substances, look to the big rich bankers who are mostly white men who have ruined our economy, look to the rich old white men in politics who only cater to the 1% of the population who are also rich old white men because they only ever want to protect their own interests and do not care for our NHS, our schools, our disabled people and our elderly because they only care for themselves. I'm a white British disabled woman and it took me a year to get Priority housing for a council flat. If I were black or Asian, it'd be the exact same because there aren't enough houses, there isn't enough money available to house everyone and the myth that foreign nationals are just given housing is utter bs. Noone is just handed housing because the bankers and the government have squandered our country's money on red wine and cheese parties for themselves. THEY are the problem, not asylum seekers or people "taking our houses and jobs". There are no jobs or houses to take because of the government.

[@dustsky]

I wish the Japanese and South Koreans knew how much growth and unity there is in diversity. They're missing a lot and don't even know it!

[@vapinbachelor289]

Michelle K is definitely showing a Democrat viewpoint in this hypocritical comment. Screams racist while practicing racism... good job u get 4🍌🍌🍌🍌banana stickers..🤣🤣🤣

[@kathmandu1575]

"The British Empire in and of itself is formed because people from other countries came here and colonised!" huh?

[@hopeliveshere1121]

Well said! The entire country got to where it is now because colonizers went to other countries and made their money there. They exploited these nations

[@bostonsandatot4948]

Thank you! It's not just being a sympathetic ear, it's standing up for ethical/moral values and the fair and just treatment of your fellow humans. Asking where "the Turks get their money" as if they aren't working hard just like this woman cutting hair in sandals is.

[@michaelod8841]

lots of room temp IQs in this video

[@moe895]

She's great person and support people but why all her clients only old people , i love her jewelry beautiful 🥰🥰

[@moniquemaragh518]

Sally, you asserted you were "...a very open-minded person..." Did you not JUST hear the utterly contradictory, narrow-minded nonsense that spewed from your lips but a few seconds prior???! Are you THAT forgetful??? Being, as you CHOOSE to put it, "a very open-minded person" in one department, doesn't make you a COMPLETELY OBJECTIVE individual. I actually LIKE Sally, FYI. CHOOSE to continue watching, for research purposes.

[@kathmandu1575]

Are you being objective?

[@moniquemaragh518]

@@kathmandu1575 Thank you for taking the time to reply. I appreciate it.

[@bobbyboombatz1489]

Susans georgous !!!!!!!!!

[@kathmandu1575]

Everyone is equal. Countries are equal. Everyone stays in their own country, to preserve national culture, and to build their own countries to their best potential. What is wrong with that? Can you articulate it?

[@celestialcircledance]

When some countries are unsafe and don't provide opportunities you cant blame the citizens for fleeing but I can also understand why residents who feel like there recourses and way of life are being threatened by the newcomers would be resentful .

[@bostonsandatot4948]

What is being said about other cultures in this episode is NOT about "being equal".

[@jeshkam]

Then why don't you go and ask all the Brits living happily in Spain, Australia or southern France to get their stuff and move back to the beautiful, sunny, warm, friendly, wealthy and not-at-all-racist Britain. I'm sure they'll be more than happy to do just that.

[@eleanorchecketts5424]

What beautiful amazing lady ❤️❤️❤️

[@darekmaj5291]

And a racist

[@313714]

@@darekmaj5291 you mean observation

[@darekmaj5291]

@@313714 no I mean racist. Its ok to be aware of the situation aroun you, but her opinions, words and tone of voice show that she is racist.

[@sonogabri1]

I loved this doc, people all over the world are the same, complaining about the same issues. A bit depressing , really.

[@jhemnes1]

Oh my...I guess racism is everywhere.

[@donnadoes5738]

Sure why would the Brits be any different than Asians, Africans etc etc.

[@djoko1999]

11:35 Klopp when he gets fired from Liverpool

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

Sounds familiar.

[@r.hubertmath4414]

If you care about your own cultural heritage, you canoot support migration endlessly. That man 7:34 was right.

[@amandafeliciano542]

What a great lady.

[@darekmaj5291]

And a racist

[@sonogabri1]

@@darekmaj5291 Racism is legal, nothing wrong with expressing how we feel, as long as as we don't hurt anyone.

[@tric003]

The racism...my word. I had to turn this off halfway through.

[@southbayrickybobby5820]

Sucks when mostly everyone’s on the same page as you are, then the 29% that doesn’t walks in

[@eleanorchecketts5424]

Well said on every point 😊

[@kay-oc2zm]

This woman is a massive hypocrite

[@walter3433]

Massive + a hypocrite

[@kay-oc2zm]

@@walter3433 no need to bring that into it.

[@bronwynj5194]

As a white skinned person I have to agree with the comments of the man speaking about everyone adjusting to a multicultural society. There is discrimination against white people! We have to keep quiet, not give any opinions about integration unless they are positive towards other races and cultures.

[@bostonsandatot4948]

Seek professional help, starting with not playing the victim. You know statistically and factually that white people aren't facing discrimination in traditionally Caucasian areas and saying that won't make your persecution complex become truth. You should stay quiet unless speaking to a counselor.

[@swuzz17]

@@bostonsandatot4948 your comment is literally confirming everything she just said. You telling her not to speak because she’s white and hold’s an opposing viewpoint to yours? Do you really think that’s an intelligent way to handle an issue? Perhaps it’s you who needs help.

[@Insert_handle_name]

We have to go back to the roots, we have to go back to the beginning, we should colonise these third world countries again.. well, it was fine when we went there uninvited but when they do the same, legally or illegally…that’s a problem!

[@BrookeLSmith]

THIS WOMAN IS SO RIGHT AND IS AMAZING

[@viliabone1952]

Some of the comments are only half true. Other comments made here are so ridiculous!

[@DoubleAplusJ]

Does she only know that one ugly hairstyle?!

[@kathmandu1575]

Stop being racist. They like it.

[@SjplayinCODMO]

The best comment so far 😂🤣😂

[@sandrabentley8111]

The customer asks for it. #2.

[@WoodysOpinion101]

Seriously simply minded people think like this... racist as...

[@gafak47]

No wonder people will end up going to the turks for a haircut..Imagine getting a trim from her 🤣. 7:30...bet he reads too much of the sun and daily mail newspaper 🤣🤣. 21:32..the only person who had common sense😅

[@thatomofolo452]

🙃

[@helymathilda]

Poor dog probably has to wear that leash and harness 24/7. 😢 Lazy cow.

[@laurenwhite1806]

Actually turd! He is very loved and looked after, unfortunately in a shop has to be on a leash so he don’t walk out the door but as you can see he has a nice long leash not chained up by a small one. Calling a working woman lazy cow is very insulting atleast he isn’t caged up at home left alone all day no attention hey!

[@KenneThrasher]

I bet Susan looked stunning when she was younger...she still is tho.

[@asham76]

Having strong opinions dosent make someone racist

[@frankiemia]

But having strong racist opinions certainly does.

[@ayeshaimran9811]

She is a great person, so adorable, I like her☺

[@elizabethmenegon8057]

I love that her daughter suggest a companion and she finds.. a dog! 🤣😍 Clever girl 😁 but her customer got a chance with a human being open to an interracial interaction .. 😉 I think she should "take a walk on the wild side" doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo dooooo

[@bostonsandatot4948]

She's barbering in sandals?! 🤢

[@shivermetimber6738]

😂

[@laurenwhite1806]

And?

[@117Pinkyflower]

Y’all are going through the same thing we are in the USA! Our President is allowing 30,000 people a month at the Mexican border. They are also letting people in at the Canadian border. He’s supposed to be expelling illegals back to their country but that’s not happening. We can’t afford to pay for everyone!

[@LoloO42]

Where are your ancestors from? Unless you're a Native American, you got here via asylum seekers.

[@christinegelabert1651]

@117Pinkyflower Sooo... Why don't you leave MY COUNTRY? NOBODY'S nailing your feet to the ground here you know that right? YOU do have a HOMELAND but this ain't it! I'll make you AND the people in this film a deal. Since you're being a whiny little baby AND he's complaining about people coming over too. You go back to where your parents... Because you're not from here. The boat I got your family here, absolutely positively FLOATS the other way! I can guarantee you that the right back is much more comfortable and it was for your ancestors on the way here. You are nothing but a GENERATIONAL ANCHOR BABY HERE so don't forget that. Anyone who is born to someone who qualifies as an illegal immigrant status... They become an anchor baby by the definition of the US GOVT. FOLLOW THE GOVTS reassigning all the way back into history until you reach the point of your family... And remember these laws are governmental constructs honey. There was NO AMERICA when your family showed up here AS THE BOAT PEOPLE YOU ARE. YOU'VE HAD CENTURIES TO ASSIMILATE AND YOU HAVEN'T... NOT 1 NATIVE LANGUAGE OR CULTURE DID YOU ADOPT. RIGHT? OKAY THEN. So I suggest you shut up with that wacked out attitude of yours, considering you are a barely tolerated person existing here... AND IN CANADA TOO! YOU are standing on my want sweetheart not the other way around. Don't you EVER get that twisted. NOW keep your mouth shut the rest of your life while you infringe upon others here OR save up AND pack up .. and you better take EVERYBODY with you. WE DON'T what any more roaches left behind to continue breeding. Take your entire lineage with you in one fell swoop back to HOME SWEET HOME and see if they'll have you. Odds are is YOU DIDN'T ASSIMILATE to your own culture EITHER! You better get on that now & start preparing. BYE-BYE! 😂🗽😎 #Taino #Mohawk NYSideMohawk #BearClanMember

[@vapinbachelor289]

@@LoloO42 true, unlike these criminals my family did it the legal way.. good day mate.

[@elvacasa6660]

@@LoloO42The illegals that came not the legal one. That’s why there’s a thing called passports.

[@GhastlyCretin85]

@@LoloO42 Such an embarrassingly childish point. What do you want Americans who aren't of native decent to do now? Jump into the ocean? No, Americans need to look out for Americans interests before their whole country is destroyed.

[@balance3201]

Lot of Turkish shops are fronts for drug trade.

[@brandmotivo]

They guy at timecode: 22:40 is very very wrong. The UK and most of Europe will change dramatically in the coming years. Food shortages, climate change, war fare will bring every immigrant from Africa and the Middle East into the EU and UK.