Inside the Gang
★ 3 · 2017 · 45m · Documentary · Crime
The truth about Britain's gangs is complex and deep. It is a hidden world where selling drugs, robbery and extreme violence area normal part of everyday life. This is a unique look into the heart of British gang culture.
Episodes
1. Young Blood45m · So-called 'olders' reveal how younger gang members are used for selling drugs and carrying out violence for the gang.
2. Street Wars45m · A look at how a gang in middle England procures and distributes drugs.
3. Girl Gangstas45m · Girls are increasingly being sucked into gangs, finding their own roles within male-dominated gang culture. 'Anna-Lee' carries a 2'-long machete for protection. Cherelle was forced into prostitution at 15.More Like This
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