Opening Sequence Proposal- 4. Representation

Age
Negative, stereotypical representation of young people as being anti-social and involved in crime, often portrayed by the media and in TV/film.
We will avoid the partying/drugs lifestyle represented in the TV drama Skins and focus more on the urban crime lifestyle represented in Kidulthood and Attack The Block.

Gender
Stereotypical representations:
Male protagonist gets involved in crime - more typical of boys

Violence/crime in Kidulthood

His girlfriend is a typical girl shown through her appearance, but with strength and independence like the character 'Alisha' in Misfits

Audience reaction
Able to relate to the problems that the teenage characters face, such as peer pressure and getting involved in crime.
Female audience will relate to boyfriend issues and/or aspire to be like our strong female character