A very British gangster (by Beth Fowler)

Opening sequence analysis

A very British Gangster is a documntary series filmed and carried out by Donal Macinyre. It follows one of Britians most dangerous crime families, focusing on the leader Dominic Noonan. The documentary was converted into a 97 minute film of the footage from all documentaries in one, telling the families story. 
    In the opening sequence we see an establishing long shot of the urban enviorment at night. This symbolises that a majority of bad crimes are committed at night especially in this enviorment. The film is based in the white, working class, northen town of Manchester perhaps living up to stereotypes.