Evaluation 2

How does your media product represent particular social groups?

The social group represented in my film is teenagers. My central protagonist is played by Sam Leach, 17years old.


My character is very similar to Chris Miles played by Joe Dempsie in Skins. Both appear quite scruffy and dress in a similar fashion. Like Liam, Chris Miles had a difficult home life and

he finds himself homeless after he is kicked out by a squatter who is living in his stripped-down house, of which he had to sell the contents. Both are typical teenage boys who come from urban areas. Both characters have good hearts and have a lot going for them in terms of future prospects, however both find themselves following the wrong path. I think my audience will be able to relate to the character of Liam easily as it can be so easy for ones life to be turned upside down.

Teenagers who abuse drugs of any description are often portrayed very negatively and irresponsible in the media. However, my film shows one aspect of how many things a young teenager can go through that may lead to drugs.

I believe that my film reaches a niche audience, as very current youth language is used throughout, limiting the film to smaller cohort audiences.