Ben&J's: On Gangs Script
- 1. Ben and J’s: On Gangs Series 1 Episode 1 Canford Heath By Ben Trant and Jordan Jones With Tom Burden An Original Idea By Ben Trant and Jordan Jones Copyright: Ben and J Productions 2015 Email: benandjs@gmail.com
- 2. 1. GANG NEWS CLIPS MONTAGE FADE IN FROM BLACK: NARRATOR Gang Crime. Forever engrained in our society. It’s turned from a mere nuisance. To an epidemic, leaving society on the brink. Police don’t have the resources. And politicians don’t have the answers. FADE OUT. 2. EXT. 2KEYS SIGN - DAY FADE IN: LONG SHOT: Camera is tilted upwards towards sky. Camera slowly tilts down. Ben and Jordan walk either side of 2keys sign. BEN The 7 years war between 2keys and the CHC is known as the most brutal and high war ever recorded in British history. JORDAN Despite an eventual CHC victory, the community always feared 2keys would be back. 20 years later, they are. I’m Jordan Jones. BEN And I’m Ben Trant. BOTH And this, is Ben and J’s on gangs. Canford Heath edition. Ben and Jordan walk off, right of camera. CUT TO
- 3. 2. 3. OPENING TITLE SEQUENCE FADE OUT 4. EXT. VERITY FIELD - DAY FADE IN: #crimeoncanford ESTABLISHING SHOT: JORDAN (voiceover) This is Verity Park. Enjoyed by the locals throughout the year due to it’s tranquility. PAN RIGHT Ben and Jordan slowly walk towards camera. JORDAN But it wasn’t always that way. Infact, it was once the battleground for the seven year war. BEN And after receiving a number of letters and emails about the new 2keys, we decided it was time we got involved. So we’re here for the next 14 days to find out not only who the new 2keys are, but what their intentions may be. JORDAN Over the next few days, we will be interviewing a number of ex and current gang members from different gangs in Canford Heath. We will also be finding out about the victims of the war and delve deep into the history books about the 7 year war. BEN But first, I spoke to our resident crime expert Ruff McTuffen, for his opinion on the situation. Ben and Jordan stop walking. Camera continues moving back. (CONTINUED)
- 4. CONTINUED: 3. FADE OUT 5. INT. PHOENIX CENTRE - LIGHT LONG SHOT Ben shakes hands with Ruff and shows him inside room. BEN (voiceover) Having studied Drug Law at Boscombe University, worked in a Mexican Cartel and spent four years as an extra in Prison Break, Ruff is well placed to answer our questions. OVER THE SHOULDER: Ben and Ruff McTuffen are sat down. BEN Thanks for joining us Ruff. RUFF MCTUFFEN Happy to help as always Ben. BEN You know why you’re here obviously, gang crime is a huge issue here in Canford Heath and having just heard the opinions of the locals, I was just wondering your opinion? RUFF MCTUFFEN Well the public are quite clearly scared; and if I’m honest I can’t really blame them. We still don’t know what this new gang’s aims and motives are and, without this knowledge, the police are rather powerless to do anything. BEN 2keys are clearly back and in force by the looks of things, do you think they ever were gone? RUFF MCTUFFEN Well like you said, they’ve made a strong return and, with a gang like 2Keys, they have a deep rooted history here. I don’t doubt there (MORE) (CONTINUED)
- 5. CONTINUED: 4. RUFF MCTUFFEN (cont’d) were people who held the values of the gang close to their hearts and, it just looks like they’ve found a reason to come out of the shadows. BEN We’ve seen a lot of different tags around the area lately and I’ve got a few of them here. What do you make of these? CENTRAL TWO SHOT RUFF MCTUFFEN Well, that one in the bottom right is evidently that of 2Keys. I unfortunately can’t tell which member that belonged to or what status they had in the gang though. As you’re likely aware, 2Keys suffered from many leadership changes through the period of decline and, we as historians concluded that this was likely the main factor in their disappearance. However, these to the left are slightly different in style but appear much fresher. Only time will tell whose it is. BEN Are the appearence of these tags reflecting the incoming threat? If so, should the local community be rightfully concerned? RUFF MCTUFFEN The community have every right to be concerned and be asking questions of the authorities. There hasn’t been a police presense to match that of the gangs at the moment. As for the tags, there have always been tags around the local area but the suspected 2Keys attacks have so far been little more than basic thuggery. I suspect this to be their method of drawing out the CHC for a war. (CONTINUED)
- 6. CONTINUED: 5. BEN What do you think we can do about it? RUFF MCTUFFEN Make sure you stay in large groups as you traverse the park and don’t enter after dark. I urge the public to call the hotline and report any gang violence to the police, we can do little but tackle the threats as they come. BEN And finally, do you think the people of Canford Heath can rest easy tonight? RUFF MCTUFFEN For the time being yes, I think that, until the CHC and 2Keys begin conflict once more, there isn’t too much to fear. BEN As always Ruff, it’s been a pleasure. Ben and Ruff shake hands. 6. EXT. VERITY FIELD - DAY TWO-SHOT: Ben and Jordan are standing in the open field. JORDAN Next, a touching interview with Seth Bacey, an amateur DJ and victim of 2keys. A warning, the following may be distressing to some viewers. FADE OUT 7. INT. INTERVIEW ROOM - DARK MEDIUM SHOT: The victim is seen at the back of the room, with his hands over his face. (CONTINUED)
- 7. CONTINUED: 6. BEN Thanks for joining us. I understand this must be very difficult for you. VICTIM That’s OK. I (.) I want p-people to know about this. JORDAN That’s very brave of you and we genuinely appreciate this. Can we start at the beginning? Just before the attack? VICTIM Yeah, um. Well I’d just got back from the BIC...gig hadn’t gone too well. Um. I decided to stop off at the chippy, been there a lot lately, got a thing for, for. Extra cheesy chips! Seth consoles himself, seemingly embarrassed by the truth. VICTIM It was then, having just taken my first bite, that I decided I needed a savaloy with vinegar. As I turned around I saw him, tall and menancing. He shoved me to the floor and, oh gawd. JORDAN What Seth? What happened? VICTIM He stabbed me with it. (pause) My own chip fork! Victim is now distraught, crying heavily into his arm. BEN Seth, I’m so sorry. Is that why you have splinters? VICTIM Yes. Straight into my earlob. Nearly bled out. JORDAN But you survived the ordeal thankfully. Had you ever had any encounters with 2keys before? (CONTINUED)
- 8. CONTINUED: 7. VICTIM No, never. I was completely innocent, they didn’t have any reason to attack me. BEN Do you think maybe it was more of a personal attack? Maybe a grudge or a warning perhaps? VICTIM It could be I suppose. He looked angry, the man who attacked me, he must have had a reason. I wish I could ask him. The victim is seen shaking hands with Ben and J at the end of the interview and getting up from his seat. The footage is in slow motion and black and white. BEN (voiceover) After his interview, Seth agreed to try to meet with his aggressor. Using an ancient communication system called BBM, we arranged for his aggressor to meet us. 8. EXT. GYM CARPARK - DAY TWO SHOT Ben and Jordan are discussing the recent interview with Seth Bacey and whether or not they will be able to track down his aggressor. In the background a man dressed in gangster style clothing emerges from the gym and makes his way towards his car. JORDAN Wait, it can’t be Jordan pulls out the artist impression of Frank and studies it intently. BEN I think it is. BOTH (shouting) Wait. You there. Stop! (CONTINUED)
- 9. CONTINUED: 8. Frank continues to move towards his vehicle; not even acknowledging Ben and Jordan. Ben and Jordan decide to give chase and meet him as he’s getting into the vehicle. JORDAN Hiya Frank it’s Ben and Jordan, we’ve recently spoken to Seth Bacey. Does that name ring a bell? Frank looks back angrily at Jordan and proceeds to get the into van FRANK (growling) No it doesn’t mate BEN Well that’s funny because we have evidence to suggest that you attacked him in Verity park, with his own chip-fork no less FRANK (firmly) The kid deserved it, he was on our turf JORDAN And what do the CHC have to say about this? FRANK They won’t have anything to say once we’re done with them. If you think we’re a threat with a chip-fork, then wait to you see what we can do with a knife. Frank gestures to his hip, implying he has a knife FRANK Now get gone and gel away before you regret it fam. Frank drives off and Jordan and Ben chase after him, still shouting questions
- 10. 9. 9. INT. BRIDGE - DAY Ben is leaning against railing and moves off. BEN Fascinating stuff. Later, we spoke to a Vietnamese farmer struggling to make ends meet. CUT TO: 10. EXT. VIIN LYEE GREENHOUSE - DAY FADE IN: LOW ANGLE SHOT Ben and Jordan are walking up to greenhouse. JORDAN (voiceover) Viin moved to England from Vietnam and spent years successfully growing commodities for the CHC. But, during the seven years war, he lost his farmland to a raging fire caused by a ciggy butt. Having escaped with only his hat and a handle of cash, Viin now spends his nights working on Magna Academy’s land. LONG OVER-THE-SHOULDER SHOT: As they approach, the door swings open. Viin is still before moving out of doorway and turns to face them. BEN Hi there Viin, I’m Ben and this is Jordan. Viin Looks up from working on the land VIIN Ah yes. Hello friends, welcome to my farm. Viin then shakes hands with Ben and Jordan JORDAN What do you do here Viin? Viin Looks to Jordan (CONTINUED)
- 11. CONTINUED: 10. VIIN Er, I look after the area and In return from the school I am allowed to farm in the unused greenhouse for my friends. Viin Shows the team the amounts of growing troughs, the camera is following close behind, has all three in shot. BEN So is this your business now? Is this your lively hood? Viin Looks at Ben VIIN Er this is one of three huts, I have one in er, Poole High, Parkstone and Broadstone common. JORDAN We understand you came under attack in the mists of the 7 year war. Do you mind telling us how that was for you? Viin Looks down, covering his face with his hat, Camera zooms in slightly. VIIN LYEE It was horrid, one minute I was ready my communism weekly magazine and then everything was on fire. I lost my hut, crops and most of my possessions. Ben&J are nodding. BEN We’re sorry to hear about that Viin, do you know who carried out this reckless attack? VIIN Er, someone told me after that it was a ciggy butt from passing 2keys forces. JORDAN How do you feel about knowing it was 2keys? (CONTINUED)
- 12. CONTINUED: 11. VIIN Anger, frustration, confusion and disappointment BEN Do you think that 2keys will carry on causing similar events like this if they are not quelled and brought to justice? VIIN Absolutely, if they are not stopped then Canford heath will return the chaotic times like in the 7 year war JORDAN If there is anything you wanted to say to 2keys what would it be? VIIN Fuck off me farm you scum 11. EXT. VIIN LYEE HOMELAND VARIOUS SHOTS OF HOMELAND JORDAN (voiceover) The team and I are now heading to a rural settlement where Viin Lyee and his family are from, here we get to see what life is like after the 7 year war... and the resurgence of gangs in canford heath LONG SHOT BEN It’s now 11am at Nha pho, Cranbourne a small settlement ran by Vietnamese and Japanese Migrants. We’re set to meet Viin Lyee, a farmer that operates in Canford heath The team approach the water pump where they are greeted by Viin Lye, Viin Shakes Ben & J’s hand. In the background are edited in farmers and wild life. (CONTINUED)
- 13. CONTINUED: 12. JORDAN Hi there Viin, thank you for having us Viin turns to Jordan, shaking his hand VIIN LYEE (Eastern accent) E-eh no problem, welcome to our town. Let me show you around. Viin Lyee then moves towards the water pump with Ben & J in pursuit. VIIN LYEE This is our water pump; this is where we get water from to drink and use in our water slides in summer. BEN So where does this water come from? Viin then turns to Ben VIIN LYEE It comes from an underground river. But er, recently we’ve had to start buying bottled water from the Cranbourn village shop as the river is quite low this time of year. (Slight Pause) Now I’ll take you to our forge Cuts to Viin Lyee walking though the forge door VIIN LYEE This is our forge; here we make a variety of items for our village. Such as er buckets, rakes and hammer heads. Ben is nodding while Jordan is admiring the pieces BEN How is production at the village since the 7 years’ war? VIIN LYEE E-er, demand is much lower now for our metal products, we rarely get enough money these days from both our crops and made products made (MORE) (CONTINUED)
- 14. CONTINUED: 13. VIIN LYEE (cont’d) here in the forge. Er after the war it’s been hard, we’ve lost a lot of family farms in Poole and made a substantial loss. JORDAN Viin’s village was settled by his brother and sister back in 2003, from then they have aided CHC in the trade of commodities such as Coffee and tobacco. Collection of footage of the farm, Viin lyee working making bread ect- 12. MONTAGE OF CANFORD HEATH SHOTS BEN (voiceover) The threat of a 2keys return has caused many residents, who had experienced the 7 years war, to flee. Those that have stayed, have not yet accepted the horrors that threaten to unfold. 13. EXT. TIME LAPSE SHOT OF CANFORD HEATH JORDAN (voiceover) With the local authorities only now starting to mobilise, schools are unprepared and under resourced to de-radicalise Year 9s. There is little doubt war is on the horizon. And there is little anyone can do about it. The sun sets over Verity Park / Canford Heath. SLOW FADE OUT 14. INT. BRIDGE - DAY TWO SHOT: Ben and Jordan are standing formally on bridge. (CONTINUED)
- 15. CONTINUED: 14. BEN I’ve been Ben Trant. JORDAN And I’ve been Jordan Jones. BOTH And this has been Ben and Js on gangs. JORDAN Goodnight. CUT OUT 15. CLOSING CREDITS Zack Hemsey - The Way (Instrumental)