The Representation of working class culture in British Cinema

Presentation Script:

Slide 1- My focus of investigation is the numerous ways that Working class culture is depicted in British cinema. In my investigation, I will explore numerous ways that working class life is represented, both positive and negative and the cultural significance to Britain’s film industry these films involve.

Slide 2- My focus film, This Is England (Shane Meadows, 2006) in my opinion, is a perfect representation of the struggle as working class adolescent in British society in the early 1980’s. The clip on this slide reflects the positive attitudes and the outlets that these otherwise “repressed” youths undertake to keep themselves entertained.

Slide 2: Play Clip

Slide 2 Continued- The clip shows the young skinheads generally enjoying themselves. This represents the underline idea that working class life is potentially mundane and that these seemingly pointless activities are used to simply pass the time, such as skipping stones, swimming and relaxing at the park.

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