The Correction Unit

Imagine a world where young people feel safe.

- Time to go. - What do you mean

it's time to go?

Feelin' all right?

I'm all right.

-You got it? -Yeah.

Right. Taking it to Daz's house.

Don't have to worry, yeah?

You're not coming with me?

No. I can't be fucking seen out here, can I?

It's bad enough me meeting you.

Can't keep doing it.

Brother, what you gonna do, hey?

Get a job at Maccies now?

Where's the money coming in, brother?

Who's gonna pay Mum's rent?

She can't do a thing, and you know that.

This is down to you, brother.

Big lad now.

Right. This is you, yeah?

You got this, bro.

Fuck!

Fuck.

Right. You're wasting my time.

Hurry up.

You all right?

No. That way.

Where's Tet then?

Your brother owes me a lotta money, you know.

Do you know where he is?

What's in the bag?

What's in the bag?

Get the fuck off him.

Drop the bag.

Bitch--put it down!

Shawn.

The fuck have you done?

We've gotta go. Move it now!

- Yo, Jason, get up! - Run!

Yo, J!

No.

No sign of them.

To be honest with you, this whole thing seems a bit weird.

What are they called? nTrac.

Nah.

He's just, uh, zoned out on his phone.

Here we go.

See you later, Shawn.

This van fucking stinks, man. Where you taking us?

Everything will be crystal clear very soon.

Just relax.

Turn around then. Go on.

Can I have a quick word with you, Sonny?

Or what?

Don't regret the path you choose here.

You know what this is, innit?

It's a AI school, bro.

-What's your name? -Shawn.

Jacob.

Thanks for asking.

Don't waste your opportunity, yeah, Sonny.

You can do great things.

Glad you're here, man.

What you doing here?

Don't know, to be honest.

You?

No.

Did they say they would let you out early

- as well? - Yeah.

Yeah. We'll see about that.

Have you got a burner?

Hold on to that, yeah?

Yo, what's the plan then?

Oh!

Where's your boy from?

Where's your boy from?

-Shit. -Go. Back off, back off.

They've arrived.

It's time.

Welcome to J. Manuel, folks.

Better than juvie, innit?

Phones out. Onto the counter.

Don't worry. That's just nTrac, keeping tabs.

We ride it out together, yeah?

What is this place?

Man, what are you doing? Don't touch me. Don't touch me.

-Miss-- -What the fuck are you doing?

-I said don't touch me! -Maya.

-What? -Wristband.

I'm not putting on a wristband, bro--I'm not a dog.

- Woof, woof. - Maya, are you gonna

make this an issue?

I can make an issue if you like. Let's have an issue then.

Maya, I'm gonna give you

-the count of five. -Start counting!

-One-- -Two, three, four, five,

-and what? -Maya Henderson!

Man, what you gonna do?

- Burglary. - What are you doing?

-Armed robbery. -How're you reading that out?

Reading out some personal information!

-You are a criminal. -Don't you call me a criminal.

- On paper. - I don't' give a damn

what's on paper!

You don't know shit about me, bro.

You don't know shit.

You don't know nothing about me. You don't know what

I've been through. Do not call me a criminal.

Don't be chatting about me like you know me.

Hey, go on and hit him then.

Maya?

Hit him, then.

What we are doing here

is for your benefit.

Oh, my days, you tramp. Let me get out now.

-Sonny, it's time to-- -Get the fuck off me.

-Sonny. Come on. -Get off me. Don't touch me.

Right. Can I have-- for the wristband.

-Don't fucking touch me. -Sonny. Come on.

- Told you--get off me. - Sonny.

-Wristband. -No.

Why should I wear a wristband for?

Oh!

Yo!

Violent young offenders.

Unfit for society.

In a city where the violent crime is at its highest.

That's what I've been told about ya.

You are a cause for concern.

But you're not the problem.

It's the system that's restrictive.

Your options are limited, dictated.

Your choices are taken away from ya.

Over the next three months, we--we are gonna change this.

This is not a prison.

This is an opportunity.

Who are you, though?

I'm Yvonne.

And I'm the head teacher here, and I'm really, really

looking forward to getting to know you all.

We're told it's not a prison, so why we gotta wear this shit?

What are you lot trying to hide from us?

Can you just tell us what this is?

A revolution.

Of which you are at the forefront.

You have been hand-picked

because we know deep down inside your mind

there's a feeling.

A feeling for something more...

a potential that you all have

that needs to be unlocked, uncaged, released.

Am I right?

Corruption has restricted you.

Walls have been put in place telling you who you are

and what you're capable of.

Well, I say-- and excuse my language--

but I say fuck those walls.

You will not be constricted by society's algorithm.

Here is where you take back control--

of your lives, your options,

and your psyche.

This is where we begin...

right here at J. Manuel.

What's in it for us, though?

Everything.

Ah, the big man.

How you feeling this morning, Shawn?

We'd like to know a little bit about you, mate.

Is that all right?

I was told this would shorten my sentence.

We will cancel your custody at Brookfields.

If you stick to the schedule, of course.

What's up, Shawn?

Osborne Street, right?

I know what it's like to grow up there.

Everything we're doing here is gonna help.

Help your family.

Do you want things to change?

I'm glad that was sorted. Right.

Are you happy to begin Stage One of the program?

Can you verbalize that for me, Shawn?

What?

If you agree to follow the program,

just say, "I agree."

I agree.

nTrac, fire up.

Hello, Shawn.

It's great to meet you.

My name is nTrac.

I know this is a bit confusing,

and maybe you find me a bit weird,

but I'm simply here to listen

and help you build a happy future for yourself.

The best thing about me, Shawn,

is that you can tell me anything.

There is no pressure from me.

I'm without judgment,

and I have no preconceived ideas

about who you are.

So this is where we come to get fixed, yeah?