2. How does your media product represent particular social groups?

Our film has two main characters they are both young males and both with the same dream but both have different backgrounds.

A character from another film that Tom has similarities with is Sam from Kidulthood and Adulthood.

Sam is an older student, and is the main antagonist in the film because of his violent behaviour and rough demeanor. Although from the start of the film Tom could have possibly given a similar impression as the film develops it reveals that deep down Tom is nothing like Sam from Kidulthood at all. Sam has no ambition and is happy controlling younger kids. In the scenes at school, Sam and his gang never wear school uniform and it is clear that students and teachers are scared of him.

At the start of Rollin’ in the Deep Tom thinks that is the best way to get to where he wants to be but as the film continues he realises that he doesn’t have to be aggressive at all and that it only hinders him. Therefore I think that he represents young adults quite well. Although he has a rough exterior at the start of the film, the audience will see him grow into a respectable adult.

Although what Tom is wearing is the same as Sam they are completely different people with different goals.

Other social groups would freely admit that they would cross the street if they were heading towards a group of youths but Tom shows that they are nothing to be afraid of once they have lost their rough exterior and can change into respectable adults.

Sam is a completely different character, he starts from the top. At the beginning of the film he can be compared real life rapper Tinie Tempah, as well as being a very well known rapper he is a fashion icon and  plans on conquering the world. He represents the good side of young adults and is a role model for all young people. He is beginning to become a household name and the media love him.

However as the film develops he begins to go mad with power and becomes complacent. He can then be compared to the ‘Free World’ gang from the film 8 Mile. They begin as the wealthy and popular rappers and as the film develops the new guy comes on the scene and takes their crown leaving them nowhere.

So initially Sam represents young people as all round heroes but as the film develops Sam develops into the villain and becomes more into a spoilt brat.