Applying theory to Harry Brown (Adorno and Althusser)

Harry Brown is a film created to provide a negative representation of young people, thus reinforcing the dominant ideology; Harry Brown (representing adults) and The Police. 

The audience can grasp a sense of realism which can be seen trough Adorno's theory of repetition of realism and sameness. The footage shot in Ayelsbury Estate depicts a realistic outlook and essentially the behaviour shown by the youths who like there; this is shown mainly through Noel. Therefore, we can understand through using real life locations we can almost feel threatened an fearful of the behaviour being demonstrated to us, therefore inforcing a negative portrayal of the younger generation. 

Moreover, Althusser's ideology surrounding the ISA can also promote Harry Brown's violence as being justified I the film, despite the fact he, like the youths takes part in murderous activities. Harry Brown reinforces the dominant ideology due to being represented as a 'hero' who eradicates the danger and violence created by the young people, bringing a sense of moral code back into his area of residence. This is frequently shown in the film as there are several occasions where there are over the shoulder shots of Harry looking over the violence. This use of camera allows the mature audience to side with Harry ie to feeling encouraged by his position on the estate.