"Punks Are Alright"

        After viewing the documentary entitled "The Punks Are Alright" I have gained a new spectrum through which I can comprehend this revolutionary genre of music. "The Punks Are Alright" outlines the rise of Punk Rock, a genre well noted for it's rebellious lyrics, and aggressive tone. The documentary shoots in Brazil, and Indonesia, each with its own obstacles, and resolutions. This documentary brings light to the poverty, domestic abuse, and the hardships of a third world country. With the ongoing war around them, the youth found comfort in Punk music. The obstacles that plagued   these kids ultimately shaped the culture that would then be associated with Punk.
        I can relate to the artist in several ways from the struggle of working for less than what your owed to, coming from a diverse group of people with different backgrounds. The documentary presented the lives of Dolly, and Henrik. Dolly is a teacher in Brazil, he often speaks of the troubles that torment his students on a regular basis. Some of the reoccurring issues that Dolly brings up are relatable to my own upbringing (on a much smaller scale). Crime, domestic abuse, and homicide all plagued my hometown for quite some time. Henrike has to work to survive, earning less than a living wage, and lacking a proper form of transportation. While living in Indianapolis I did not personally experience the burdens of working multiple jobs, and still not having enough to thrive, but I did see these things going on to my parents.
        From a political, economic, and cultural perspective my life seems to resonate with the artist portrayed in this film. The environment in which I was raised was struck with economic misfortune. As a result of this crime rates grew tremendously over the course of time. Dolly, and Henrike both experienced the unfortunate circumstance of trying to survive in an economically unbalanced area. Culturally speaking I have used hip-hop to mold my values, and shape my own path to happiness. The artists portrayed in this film used Punk as a means to get their voice out in the open, and find their on way to success, and happiness.