Shank

Mo Alis futuristic knifecrime drama brings the dystopian environment of CHILDREN OF MEN and DISTRICT 13 to Londons East 17 SHANK delivers a ruthless vision of forthcoming urban life where guns have been superseded by knives and are fiercely wielded by aimless youths Amidst the chaos is the Paper Chazers gang a rare morally conscious group who trade scavenged food for money After Chazers gang member Junior Kedar WilliamsStirling witnesses his brother murder he must decide whether to get revenge of stick to the gangs moral code In this superbly paced and artistic film presentday social issues and murky city streets provide a perfect canvas for imagination and action