Death in the Barracks
Stacey Dooley explores the death of 19-year-old soldier Jaysley Beck as her family fights for justice, asking whether the army does enough to protect young women.
In 2021, 19-year-old soldier Jaysley Beck was found dead in her army barracks. Through unprecedented access to her family, friends and former colleagues, Stacey Dooley traces her journey from excited young recruit to victim of sexual assault. As her family seeks answers and fights for change, the film explores the experiences of women in the armed forces and asks what more can be done to protect them.
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Stacey Dooley Documentaries Trailer (short)
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"She never came home... she'd gone"
Duration: 01:33
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"I wish I could turn the clock back"
Duration: 01:37
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stacey Dooley |
| Producer | Daniel Harrison |
| Director | Daniel Harrison |
| Editor | Ben Melbourne |
| Executive Producer | Susannah Price |
| Executive Producer | Henry Singer |
| Production Company | Sandpaper Films |
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