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DUTCHJINN DOCUMENTARIES - SCRIPT 1: CRACK EPIDEMIC IN AMSTERDAM

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SCRIPT 1 : CRACK EPIDEMIC IN AMSTERDAM


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SCRIPT 1 : CRACK EPIDEMIC IN AMSTERDAM

PRODUCER: DUTCHJINN DOCUMENTARIES

SCRIPT 1 : CRACK EPIDEMIC IN AMSTERDAM




PRODUCER: DUTCHJINN DOCUMENTARIES

SCRIPT 1 : CRACK EPIDEMIC IN AMSTERDAM

VERSION: 1.0

LANGUAGE: DUTCH

PRODUCER: OLDENBURGER


PART 1: The Hidden Crisis

PART 2: Users – Life on the Streets


PART 1: The Hidden Crisis


Opening Scene:

(The camera glides over Amsterdam’s iconic canals as the sun sets. The city’s beauty sharply contrasts with shadowy figures in alleys and parks.)


Narrator:

“Amsterdam—a city renowned for its picturesque canals, vibrant culture, and liberal attitudes. But beneath its charm lies a growing crisis: the crack epidemic. This is the story of addiction, survival, and the human toll of a drug that devastates lives and communities.”


Narrator:

“Amsterdam hides a dark secret. Crack is openly sold under the watchful eye of so-called surveillance cameras. Residents are intimidated, and users become addicted in Amsterdam.”


Narrator:

“The police have completely lost control of the situation. Dealers sell crack openly on street corners, undeterred by law enforcement.”


(The camera shifts to a busy street corner at night, showing shadowy transactions as pedestrians walk by. Footage includes blurred faces of dealers and users exchanging money for drugs. The faint sound of distant police sirens is constant.)


Narrator:

“For just 10 euros, anyone can buy a hit of crack. It’s cheaper than alcohol or cigarettes, making it accessible to anyone desperate enough to try it.”


(Close-up shots of crumpled 10-euro bills being handed over. The scene cuts to images of empty liquor bottles and cigarette packs alongside used crack pipes and baggies. Music transitions to a low, ominous bassline.)


Narrator:

“Unlike other drugs, the quality of crack in Amsterdam is exceptionally high. This dangerous allure keeps users coming back, feeding an unrelenting cycle of addiction.”


(Transition to slow-motion footage of a user lighting a crack pipe in a dark alley. The glow from the flame briefly illuminates their face before fading into shadows. The background music intensifies with a haunting, pulsating rhythm.)


Narrator:

“Shockingly, some dealers are as young as 14 or 15 years old. Influenced by each other and tempted by easy money, they go home every night with pockets full of cash.”


(The scene shifts to a group of teenagers in hoodies standing on a corner under a streetlight. One counts money while another nervously glances over his shoulder. The camera zooms in on their youthful faces, highlighting their vulnerability.)


Narrator:

“For these young dealers, selling crack is not just a job—it’s a lifestyle shaped by peer pressure and the promise of quick rewards. But the consequences for the city are devastating.”


Scenes:

Daytime Surveillance Footage: Show surveillance cameras rotating while clearly capturing evidence of drug deals. Add text overlays indicating time and location for realism.

Contrasting Shots: Alternate between tourist hotspots like Dam Square and desolate neighborhoods where the crack trade thrives.

Community Tension: Show brief clips of residents locking their doors, avoiding eye contact with dealers, or crossing the street to avoid high-activity areas.


Music Suggestions:

Opening Sequence: “C.R.E.A.M.” by Method Man.


(The segment ends with a shot of a bustling Amsterdam street at night, juxtaposing the vibrant nightlife with the grim reality just a few steps away. The sound of laughter from a nearby bar fades into silence as the camera pans to an empty alley filled with debris.)


PART 2: Life on the Streets


Transition to Scene 1: The Streets

(Footage of users gathering in parks, dark corners, and near shelters. A mix of close-ups on faces and wide shots of interactions.)


Narrator:

“Crack cocaine first emerged in Amsterdam in the 1980s, riding the wave of drug availability and experimentation. Today, its grip on the city is stronger than ever. Dealers are available 24/7 to serve their customers. In the bustling center of Amsterdam, it’s no effort to score the highest quality crack within minutes.


What’s remarkable is that everyone knows this—from the users to the neighbors, and even the police. Yet, it seems no one can or wants to break this cycle.”


Interview 1: User

(A visibly tired man, with hollow cheeks and trembling hands, sits on a park bench. He hesitates but agrees to speak on camera.)


User:

“I became addicted in Amsterdam. It started with trying it once. While I was on vacation in Amsterdam, I went out to buy cigarettes and was approached by dealers. I thought, ‘One time can’t hurt… you know?’


But it quickly became more than once. Crack has taken everything from me. It’s hell. I’ve lost everything—my job, my family, my dignity.”


Narrator:

“For users like [name], the drug provides a fleeting escape, but the cost is devastating.”


On Scene:

(Footage shows the user lighting a crack pipe and deeply inhaling, visibly relaxing as the high takes over. The camera captures the transformation—from tense and agitated to temporarily calm. Faint city sounds echo in the background.)


User:

“I got addicted here in Amsterdam. At first, it was just something fun, but now… I can’t stop. I’ve been living on the streets for years. The police see us, but they don’t care. They just walk by. Rehab? I’ve tried, but it’s hard when the stuff is everywhere.”


Off-Scene Agreement:

1. Contract Details:

• The user voluntarily agrees to be filmed using crack.

• The compensation provided will not be used to purchase drugs but will be directed toward essentials like food.

• The user gives explicit consent for their footage, including scenes of drug use, to be used in the documentary.


(The camera pans out, showing the user sitting on the park bench, surrounded by discarded items. The scene fades to black, transitioning to a new segment.)




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