What ‘issue’ are you integrating into your narrative? Explain how your film idea reflects a social, cultural and/or political context? (200 words)

I will be integrating the issues surrounding the stereotypes on women in the black community and film industry by projecting a strong black female lead to go against these stereotypes. With the ending of the film having her as more powerful than ever, and creating a general form of personal identity and icon for the audience to relate to. I want to do this because there is a lack of this representation in the British film industry currently. The film will address the issue of police corruption and how it is often overlooked by blaming the innocent.

There will also be an element of feminism by having the main character’s best friend being the only person to believe that she’s been set up, whilst the rest of the department believes she is guilty. The film presents the storyline as a perspective of the main character being set up by the people above her (creating an idea of police superiority), as well as an insight into how mistakes can be made in the police and the subsequent consequences. By having the film set in Brighton, it reinforces these stereotypes. An element of an agesim concept is shown through the police superiors as well.

Crime Film:

• My idea is to have a crime film about a police detective who is set up by the rest of the police department- set in Brighton.
• The ‘issue’ targeted in the film would be positive representations of a black female lead (+ feminist element) as well as addressing the issue of different stereotypes.
• My audience would be 16-21 year olds of an ethnic minority who are considering roles in the police and therefore generate a positive representation and role model. Representations of afro-central British point of view with appeal to a more niche audience

Characters:

• MAIN LEAD PROTAGONIST- Amana (faithful and loyal Swahili meaning) Ssenga- Police Detective who is set up
• BEST FRIEND- Hershey- supports and believes Amana whilst the media and police are against her.
• ANTAGONIST- Patrick Chester- corrupt police sergeant