voice – formal, educated sounding, man’s voice

informative, no value judgements, giving a voice to people who are film but not commenting positively or negatively on the situation

present tense

first scene with homeless people talking: “John Smith has lived hear for half of his forty year life. The subway is the closest thing he has ever had to a home. Over the last two decades, John has made friendships and created bonds with the other residents of the subway. John now comments on his experience with the police.”

The narration is meant to serve the homeless people living in the subway. The audience is people who have more money and are not homeless.