Shank (2010)

Mo Ali's futuristic knife-crime drama brings the dystopian environment of CHILDREN OF

MEN and DISTRICT 13 to London's 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urban life, where guns have been superseded by knives and are fiercely wielded by aimless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 Williams-

Stirling), witnesses his brother, murder he must decide whether to get revenge or stick

to the gang's moral code... In this fast-paced and artistic film, present-day social

issues, and murky city streets, provide a canvas for imagination and action.