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Nick Rowland's 25-minute short film Slap covers the problems the lead character experiences as a result of his sexual orientation. It effectively addresses the issue of gender representation in the role of a boxer, a stereotypically masculine role. Connor, a young boy, struggles to balance his life with his upcoming gender transition. 

Coming of age and the concept of social realism are the two key elements of Slap's genre. Themes resembling those of the drama genre are also present. Connor must confront the other boys and confess who he really is, but this sparks drama and creates a new stressful environment. The movie follows to one story, which advances the situation. 

successful short film and ed narrative. 

audience expectations

The head and shoulders of a muscular, athletic-looking male wearing a black vest are depicted on the poster. The broken glass mirror in front of him symbolises a personal struggle or difficulty accepting his reflection as it is. The vivid purple and pink utilised are colours that are more frequently associated with teenage ladies than teenage boys. The title and font don't go together well, hinting at how Connor's enthusiasm for beauty doesn't mesh well with his life as a manly boxer. The word "slap" suggests violence, which contrasts with the gentle font and colours that are often associated with femininity.

This film follows sydfields 3 part structure

narrative  

In the Set-Up, Connor is introduced as a boxer who juggles his open life as a rising fighter with his secret life and passion for makeup. Archie is beaten up in the initial story point, which forces Connor to come out in order to defend his friend. The turning point occurs when Connor shows up at the party to hug and finally reveal his true self to his friends. His friends, however, deliberately take it as a joke and humiliate him for their own fun. When Archie outs Connor, that becomes the second story point. This occurs when Connor quickly rejects Archie's attempt to kiss him after discovering that he is now out gay. After being revealed, Connor is disliked by both his girlfriend and his friends 

this shows he is under pressure because his head is down and he looks very worried and he is leaning onthe ropes showing he is tired and frustrated.