Viewing Log - Long Live South Bank

Long Live Southbank, commonly known as LLSB, is a non-profit organisation campaigning for the protection of the Southbank Undercroft skateboarding area from redevelopment. 

The documentary follows the conflict model structure. The 'equilibrium' begins with a brief history of the skatepark and its architecture. This is denoted through the use of archive photographs and a voiceover interview from an architect.

• It is filmed quite artistically, with low contrast, creating a gritty tone reflecting skateboarding culture. 
• It features a range of different subjects giving their opinions, from local skaters to an MP.

The 'disruption' is then revealed through the narrative, as a voiceover talks about the plans for the skatepark to be moved. This is emphasised through the change in pace, with longer lasting images, and much slower and emotional music.

The subjects 'recognise' the situation and one speaker says that the council plans "to get rid of us". The proposed argument for the story is heightened by presenting reasons against the council's decision. For example they state that there are already many shops in the Southbank area, therefore there is no need to build a retail park.

In an 'attempt' to resolve the issue, various skateboarders discuss what it means to them and why they do it. They argue in their favour that skateboarding demonstrates "young people who do care" and it's not just an act of rebellion.

The 'new equilibrium' is formed by presenting shots around the skatepark, allowing the audience to think.