Bullet boy
1. How are people and places represented in the film bullet boy?
Ricky in the film bullet boy are represented as a stereotypical teenage black boy from a rough area, who has been in prison and has had a hard time growing up and has been caught up amongst lots of violence. Ricky does try to avoid violence and look out for and protect his brother but is dragged back into the violent gang life.
2. Which stereotypes that exist about people and places are challenged and which are reinforced?
 The stereotype that black teenagers are involved in violence and crime is reinforced through the character of Ricky, the stereotype of all black males is challenged as Ricky's mums boyfriend works in the church and is a very good influence for Curtis and always provides and tries to support Ricky and his family.
3.  How does the film redefine British identity?
The film redefines the old stereotype that England is made up of very posh people, but defines the more modern stereotype of many young teenagers in England being involved and gangs and involved with violence, this English stereotype is more modern and has been adapted from america but is now a very common reflection of how people believe England is and the character Ricky certainly defines how people now believe many young black teenagers live in England.

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