Dark Money
Money cannot change the past
Dark Money follows a young British boy riding the wave of success for his role in a Hollywood blockbuster , when it soon becomes apparent he ’ s suffered abuse on set by the renowned producer . On discovering the devastating news , his parents accept a substantial pay-off to keep silent rather than press charges . Not wanting to hurt their family further from publicity hell , they think this will allow them all to move on . They were wrong . Whilst the pay-off outwardly transforms their lifestyle , the hurt and betrayal cannot be erased and the family begins to crack .
Dark Money confronts the conflict between the price of silence and a parent ’ s responsibility to their son . The film studios ’ responsibility to its crew and a young boy who put his trust in them . And ultimately if justice can play a role .
Duration 1 hr , 4 scripts available
Produced by The Forge for BBC One , UK in association with All3Media International
Produced in UK , India
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