Yeah, he set Chin and Blackwell up perfectly to look like villains. Right down to the camera work. It was uncomfortable at several points, but I enjoyed it, and I agree with the point he's making overall.
Having Carl Bradshaw there as Tony's off compound handler didn't help Blackwell look any better. I guess he forgot his mic was on when he basically told the local to sit down, shut up and put on an irie face in order to make things "work."