What

A short film about grooming of young people for recruitment and exploitation within county lines. The film was recently screened at Chicago International Children’s Festival and British Urban Film Festival.

Tia, a 15-year-old, and her mum are planning to escape their violent home but when dad Nick brings trouble to their door Tia needs to make money fast. This leaves her open to exploitation by new boyfriend Jay who has targeted her for county lines.

Dues lays bare the conditions and vulnerabilities that expose young women to the risk of targeting for recruitment, grooming and exploitation by criminal networks.

Dues is available to watch for free on Synergy Theatre Project's YouTube channel.

Directed by Esther Baker

Screenplay by Ambreen Razia