Project Detail

Something More

Synopsis

An experimental animated documentary that explores the youth knife crime epidemic in London. Combining a variety of perspectives from those that have been connected to the issue, the film questions the criminal justice system, climate change and capitalism, all of which point to youth knife crime as a symptom of a wider societal problem.

Details

Year
2022
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
4 min 36 sec
Director
Mary Martins
Producer
Royal College of Art
Editor
Mary Martins
Director of Photography
Mary Martins
Composer
Ray Ukwena
Principal cast
Joshua Martins-Johns

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Royal College of Art

Animation Department
Kensington Gore
London
SW7 2EU

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