gettin off
Synopsis

Still from gettin off. Picture of a topless black man being violently pushed towards the camera. Behind him is a gang of men.

Finding herself in a position of power is one thing. Holding on to it is another.

Part of the DOGMA TV series of one-off dramas on 4Later

DOGMA TV is Channel 4's new series of raw, funny and edgy films from first-time writers and directors. The films were shot in only four short
days each with a hand-held DV camera and practically no budget. New directors and screenwriters enjoy their television debuts on Channel 4, and get back to filmmaking's true intention of telling stories.

SYNOPSIS

'Gettin Off' is a gritty and sensual story from Manchester writer Ed Jones. Nazzy is enjoying new found power while her lover Jono is in jail: she is running Jono's drug deals with Femmie, Jono's associate, is doing some dealing of her own on the side, and is having a closet affair with Vic, Jono's brother. However, finding herself in a position of power is one thing. Holding on to it is another. Nazzy has to make some drastic decisions when things don't go her way.

Director: Raina Haig
Writer: Ed Jones
Principal cast: Maggie Lloyd-Williams, Gary Martinelli, Tony Marshal