How does your product represent particular social groups?

How does your product represent particular social groups?

Main protagonist is a young black person aged between 16-17 who is running away from something. The target market, who are also the same age, may relate to the situation as there is a popular view shared amongst young people that young people, particularly black, are stigmatised by the authority.

The main protagonist is wearing clothes stereotypical to young people; a hat, tracksuit and trainers. His age may represent his vulnerability. Vulnerability of young people emphasised by the point of view shot and shaky cam which reflects his panic. At the end of the scene when protagonist opens door he is shown in a high angle which implies that he is below in authority of the person and implies that young people have less power in society than older people. Due to the fact he opened the door oblivious to what was on the other side, without looking through the key whole or asking who is there, fully well knowing that he is being followed, the suggestion is that young people don't think things through. However, this view is subverted in view of the fact the protagonist was shown using a low angles in various parts of our movie, which represents his position of power and may reflect young peoples growing responsibility in society. Finally, the fact that the protagonist is the only character the audience sees during the opening scene the implication is that young people are becoming more independent.

screenshot from Attack The Block vs Our movie

Attack The Block was a British Sci-Fi action movie that was also set in London and featured a young black male lead. As you can see from the picture above, the characters attires are similar. The protagonists of our movie and Attack the block are also similar in view of the fact they are independent.