Blue Story (2019)
Blue Story is a semi-autobiographical film from the rapper-musician Rapman, revolving around the friendship of Marco (Michael Ward – Top Boy) & Timmy (Stephen Odubola) as they become embroiled in the notorious post code wars within the London boroughs. This coming-of-age story, intersected with musical verses from the director himself, provides a devastating distillation for the ongoing gang violence within England’s capital. Marco & Timmy serve as the typical alpha-beta in their friendship of group four including Hakeem (Kadeem Ramsay – Top Boy) & Dwayne (Rohan Nedd) as they make their way through school, speaking with girls & playing football, amidst the backdrop of a rivalling feud between two gangs from Peckham & Deptford. The story acts as a spine-chilling window into a world where young men are caught in an existential cycle of death, hyper-masculinity & violence. Blue Story does not shy away from the violence or glorify it in any way, i...
