Twenty Four Seven (film)

Twenty Four Seven is a 1997 British drama film directed by Shane Meadows. Set in a deprived, post-industrial area of England, the film focuses on the character of Alan Darcy, portrayed by Bob Hoskins. Darcy is a middle-aged man who attempts to revive the community's spirit by establishing a boxing club as a means of providing purpose and discipline to unemployed and disaffected young men. The film is shot in black and white, lending it a stark and realistic aesthetic that reflects the bleakness of its setting. It explores themes of unemployment, community, hope, and the struggle for self-respect in the face of adversity. Twenty Four Seven is considered a significant work in British independent cinema and helped to launch the careers of several actors and filmmakers.