OFFENDER

Directed by Ron Scalpello

SUMMARY

In the same vein as great prison dramas such as Alan Clarke’s iconic Scum or Jacques Audiard’s A Prophet, OFFENDER’s commitment to dramatic authenticity  delivers an emotional and hard-hitting portrayal of one man’s quest for retribution.

OUTLINE

Tommy is a hard working young man who intentionally gets himself incarcerated into prison to exact revenge on the gang of youths who attacked his girlfriend. He finds himself in the worst hellhole he could've imagined, and must fight for his life, his sanity, against corruption, and ultimately to the death to protect the life of his loved one. His journey climaxes in unimaginable consequences.

Tackling themes of youth justice, young offenders, and the very insititions themselves – not seen in cinemas since Alan Clarke's seminal SCUM of 1979 – Offender is a brave and visceral thriller, made with real ex–offenders for total authenticity, and featuring intense rising–star Joe Cole and the explosive grime musician English Frank, set against a backdrop of fresh and breaking new music talent. Co-starring Kimberley Nixon, G-FrSH, Scorcher, and Shaun Dooley.