Step Back

Short Film (2022)

Step Back is a crime drama short film that follows the unique and inspirational story of 16 year old Marcus, played by Xavien Russell (Top Boy season 1 & 2), who is caught up in gang culture and goes through a spate of making the wrong choices, which lead to him being fatally stabbed in prison! However, instead of dying, he wakes up in his bedroom one year earlier.

There are key messages and themes within this film and it is hoped that Step Back can be used as a resource to educate young people and adults on the dangers of knife crime, but to also demonstrate the importance of stepping back in all situations before making choices.

This film contains flickering or flashing lights that may affect those with photosensitive epilepsy