Country:Ghana

Director:Alba Amoo-Gottfried

Program:African Panorama

Summary:

Hunger drives a young man to join an urban gang in Tema. When he uncovers the gangs secret he is forced to draw lots. He draws the short straw and has to provide the next meal for the gang or else face the consequences. Tema is a major industrial city in Ghana which was  took Ghana into the 21st Century. It is the destination for many young people desparate for work. Without enough to go round, gangs spring up and fighting for food and survival is not uncommon.