Trapping

Trapping (2023) is a gripping British crime drama written and directed by Penny Woolcock, starring Abra Cadabra and C Biz. The film explores the harsh reality of Britain’s “county lines” drug trade, where urban networks exploit vulnerable young people in suburban and rural areas. It follows Daz (Louis Ede), a young man drawn deeper into a dangerous underworld controlled by Magic (Abra Cadabra), as he struggles with loyalty, survival and morality. Produced by Femi Oyeniran and Nicky Slimting Walker, Trapping is praised for its authenticity, with real locations across London and Kent and casting artists with lived experience of urban street and music culture. 

Through tense cinematography, immersive sound design and a raw, unflinching narrative, the film highlights the human cost of crime while raising awareness of county lines exploitation. Its accompanying soundtrack, led by Abra Cadabra, reinforces the cultural impact, making Trapping both a hard-hitting drama and a socially conscious story about youth, crime and resilience.