Ill Manors: The Making Of

1) What does this tell us about Plan B's intentions in making the film?

I think Ben Drew wants the world to see the real side of East London and how it isn't all to do with the Olympics. He wants to show that its not all in black and white either; that actions have repercussions, repercussions that can put people in situations they don't want to be in. Lastly, I think Ben Drew wants this film to show the youth what can happen if you make the wrong choices.


2) What do we learn about the production process for Ill Manors?

The film was very low budget and this can be seen throughout the film, but this is also emphasised a lot throughout the making of documentary. I think this film being low budget was a benefit, in terms of only being able to hire semi-professional actors/actresses who have gone through or may be going through what the characters of the film go through. Also, in terms of using real locations, low budget was, again, a benefit. This is because it adds a feel of authenticity to the film.

3) What can you tell about the possible target audience from this short documentary?

I think the main target audience is the youth. This is because I think the youth are the demographic that can relate the most to this film. An alternative target audience could be the middle class, more specifically: reformers. This is because reformers want to change and also want to change the people around them.


4) Does the film successfully do what director Ben Drew (Plan B) set out to achieve? Explain your answer with reference to both the film and the making of documentary.

I think Ben Drew has achieved what he set out to do. He tried to show the real side of East London and the real side of some types of people. Such as when a part of the film is set in a crack den, they actually filmed in a crack den. This adds a realism to the film which helps to cause of showing the real side.