On August 8, 2012, in Berlin 400 protestors got together with the band Peaches for a Free Pussy Riot Protest.
All of the footage from the protest, along with some submitted videos has been strung together to create a Free Pussy Riot music video that is pretty intense. Hundreds of people gathered together wearing bright colored cloths on their heads with the eyes and mouths cut out. Protestors are seen shouting, dancing in the streets, holding up FREE PUSSY RIOT signs, making out and taking off their clothes.
The video was sparked from the recently imprisoned members of the punk rock band Pussy Riot that were arrested for an anti-Vladimir Putin "punk prayer" concert that the band held a few days ago.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Protest Music Videos
- The rise of protest culture is an opportunity for artists and filmmakers to create music videos that tackle social issues.
- Crowdsourced Film-making
- Music videos are a great way to collect footage from multiple sources and use crowdsourcing to create a powerful visual statement.
- Activist-inspired Art
- Protest music videos have opened up opportunities for artists to use their work to raise awareness and promote social change.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Music Industry
- Music industry players can collaborate with video artists and activists to produce music videos that inspire social change.
- Film Industry
- The film industry can utilize the trend of protest-inspired music videos to make documentaries that promote social causes and reach a wider audience.
- Activist Organizations
- Activist organizations can use protest music videos as a tool to mobilize supporters, spread awareness, and influence policy-makers.
