Entry Two

Secondary research

1. Reviews on these films Internet - I found these by typing 'Name movie review'

• Kidulthood review


• Bullet Boy review


• Life and Lyrics review

These reviews all have ratings, good and bad points about the films, however as it is a review it will be based on viewers' perception. Therefore the reliability of the source may not be very accurate. The appropriateness, however is reasonable as it will enable me to realise what the perceptions about these films are which consequently makes them useful. Yet there are many questions that still arise from reading these reviews that do not tell me anything about how race is used in these films and how it affects the audience.

2. Blogs Internet - I found these blogs by typing 'Name movie blog: representations of race'

• Kidulthood Blog - This is a blog which focuses on what impact Kidulthood has had on the public, such as a higher concern for binge-drinking teenagers and pregnancy. This seems like a very reliable source as many other soures are mentioned throughout and it looks like a very planned and well thought out blog. It refers back to the different types of stereotypes and how British youths are represented. Many theorists are mentioned which will help me with the rest of my research. This is therefore very appropriate and useful, however once again it does not focus on the race aspet of my question.


• Young black youths portrayal - This is a very useful blog in terms of seeing how people feel that young black men are portrayed and how the media has accounted for this representation. I think that this will help me a great deal for my research and is extremely appropriate for my question although it does not directly focus on the films I shall make a connection.