The document provides information about the genre of social realism films. It defines social realism as presenting a realistic and hard look at contemporary Britain. It outlines several key conventions of social realism films, including the portrayal of working class protagonists striving for better lives, dysfunctional families, and representation of females in a negative light. It also discusses common narrative themes around hardships, struggles, and social injustices faced by underrepresented groups. The document concludes by describing typical technical conventions used in social realism films, such as diegetic sound, handheld camerawork, and location choices that reflect working class environments.