http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=Mw34Nf61oUk
In this scene we find a black girl (Mercy) and a mixed race boy (Fatboy), both teenagers, in a chip shop in the E20 area of London. The owner of the chip shop, a white man (Ian) is serving customers. In the clip, Mercy asks "We'll have some chips," using a hand movement as body language representative of black girls, while fatboy continues her order with "And two lamb paties please." Giving a subtle wink as he finishes his sentance. The camera cuts to Ian explaining in a neutral tone "Paties? I'm sorry we don't do those here" and smiling to the customers, who look shocked. Fatboy questions "You don't do those here (using a 'd' to pronounce the 'th') ? Oh I see how it is" pointing his finger at Ian, trying to gain the power in the situation. To which Ian replies "What you talking about?" As the tension is rising Fatboy rhetorically asks Mercy "How can he not do lamb paties?" Then turns to Ian "Are you open for the BNP bruv, your a wasteman" the language reinforcing the sterotype, while Mercy begins to explain to Ian "What he means is that you should cater for all people who live in your area" Fatboy rants "He ain't gonna do dat, the mans a blatant racist" staring him up and down. Offended business owner Ian answers with "You what!" Fatboy interupts, "Ah just gimme the chips man" while Ian defends "Nah 'old on a minute mate, I am not a racist" Then Fatboy storms off saying "You know what, just save it for the judge".
Some good insight for your first ever analysis. Your tendancy is toward description rather than explanation and analysis - you'll need to keep that in check over the next few months.
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