Conventions of urban life

 

Urban drama is commonly known for its illustrations towards a realistic outlook of society and social issues. The typical urban life film also known as 'hood films' often shows aspects of urban 'black culture' and typically include rap, gangs, drug use, racism. murder and violence. Many of urban life films are produced to educate most of the audience and expose and teach them about many social issues surrounding todays society.


Conventions of urban life:

 

• Dark coloured outerwear clothes
• Hoodies/ tracksuits
• Trainers, watches, hats, sweatpants
• Guns, knives, drugs, bikes, dogs
• Hip hop, grime. drum and bass, rap, garage, R&B
• Fading in editing to show memories or flashbacks
• Amplifying tone
• Suburbs
• City noise, traffic, police
• Flats, small, dirty homes
• Low-key lighting