Social Realism Conventions

1. Realistic portrayal of British society
2. Use of unknown actors
3. Working Class setting
4. Realistic/gritty location
5. Controversial themes: drugs, crime, sex, prostitution, poverty, alcoholism, homosexuality
6. Themes of political or religious views
7. Social or racial injustice
8. Economic hardship
9. Age: typically for teenagers or young adults (15 - 30)
10. Believable storyline and filming techniques