Scum

The film "Scum" (1979) is a British prison drama that tells the story of Carlin, a young offender who arrives at a borstal and rises through violence and self-protection to the top of the inmates' pecking order. Characterized by its graphic depiction of racism, extreme violence, rape, and suicide, the film portrays the brutality of life inside a British borstal and serves as an indictment of the borstal system's flaws. As Carlin's status is recognized by the warders, he requests a single cell, but his efforts are met with resistance and violence, ultimately leading to a full-scale riot in the dining hall. The film follows the consequences of this event and the tragic events that unfold, including the death of an inmate, Davis, who is gang-raped and later kills himself with a razor blade.