Swing Kids
“In a world on the brink of war. You either march to one tune or dance to another.”
MusicDrama
The story of a close-knit group of young kids in Nazi Germany who listen to banned swing music from the US. Soon dancing and fun leads to more difficult choices as the Nazi's begin tightening the grip on Germany. Each member of the group is forced to face some tough choices about right, wrong, and survival.
VIBE
This film captures the electrifying thrill of forbidden youth culture against a backdrop of rising authoritarianism. It's a vibrant, yet ultimately somber, look at finding joy and identity amidst oppressive darkness, where every dance step is an act of defiance.
rebelliousmelancholichopefulurgentdefiantsteadyperiod dramacoming-of-agemusical elementsconformityidentityresistanceyouth cultureoppression
suicideworld war iianti-semitismanti-nazi resistanceswing dancingchildren in wartime
