From Street Realities to Parliament Debates: Abra Cadabra in 'Trapping'"

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Femi Oyeniran, the acclaimed director behind the new Black-British crime drama ‘Trapping’, delves deep into the gritty realities of drug dealing in the UK. The film features one of London’s sickest drill rappers, Abra Cadabra (as Magic), who when found out about the role, knew he wanted to share the realness of what really goes on on the roads and in certain parts of London. While such films are often criticised for glamourising a dangerous lifestyle, ‘Trapping’ takes a different path. To tackle this issue and commit to real social change, a panel debate was held at the Houses of Parliament to discuss the problem with county lines and how our society can change the poverty to crime pathway. The panel consisted of Femi Oyeniran, Abra Cadabra, L’myah Sherae, Amani Simpson, Ben Lindsay OBE, Bell Ribeiro Addy MP,

“It was important to tackle this uncomfortable subject matter in an unapologetic way and without burying our heads in the ground and pretending it’s not going on.” ― Femi Oyeniran

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The vast majority of children that get into county lines are living in poverty or come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Special needs kids and children from care homes. Families where children don’t feel safe find solace in criminality and safety in county line systems.

Black children under 21 are three times more likely to be arrested for drug charges than their counterparts. There needs to be a discussion on the criminalisation/decriminalisation when it comes to drugs. This conversation should be supported by a holistic approach, one that addresses not just the act itself, but the systemic issues at play for both users and dealers.

Movies like 'Trapping' spark vital conversations, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive aftercare support in schools. Often, young viewers might miss the core messages of films such as 'Trapping' and series like 'Top Boy.' The question arises: How can we academically dissect these themes and teach our children the profound lessons concealed within these media texts.

Trapping is officially out now (Sept 15th), exclusively via new streaming platform, The Drop!

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