Rebel Music
Season 2
Rebel Music is a powerful new series that explores the lives of young people who are using art and music to ignite change around the world. Each episode highlights fearless youth who are fighting injustice with passion and creativity. Engaging audiences with inspiring stories from Egypt, Mali, Israel/Palestine, Afghanistan, Mexico, and India, Rebel Music is a portrait of those risking their lives today in the pursuit of a better tomorrow.
Where to Watch Rebel Music • Season 2
6 Episodes
- Turkey: Flowers of Gezi Park
E1Turkey: Flowers of Gezi ParkWatch as the band Tahribad-i Isyan wields hip-hop as a beacon of truth, journalist Gökhan Biçici reveals the country's realities despite being beaten and arrested, and Juliana Gözen raises her voice on campus and in the streets fighting for women's rights. - Iran: The Music Never StoppedE2
Iran: The Music Never StoppedIn Iran, a land of beauty, art and complex headlines, music is tightly controlled. Metal duo Master of Persia, whose founder was arrested for his music, fled the country with his band mate. They're both persevering to keep playing against all odds. - Native America: 7th Generation RisesE3
Native America: 7th Generation RisesRebel Music is a critically acclaimed documentary film series that offers a close, powerful look at the arts and music revolution in today's political upheavals worldwide. Rebel Music Native American film is a fresh introduction to life and survival of Native American youth today, illuminating the brave and brilliant young leaders who are rewriting the script and demanding that their voices be heard. They are drawing from their rich heritage in new ways, expressing themselves while raising awareness about current issues that deeply affect their communities, environment and selves. Through their music and art, they are actively re-claiming their history, shedding light on acts of injustice and racism, and breaking down barriers to build hope, balance and healing for Native American youth. - Senegal: Ready for ChangeE4
Senegal: Ready for ChangeIn Senegal, young rappers and journalists are leading a powerful movement that holds all politicians accountable. Meet some of the founders - socially engaged hip-hop duo Keur Gui and social media guru Denise Safiatou Sow - as they fight to change their country. - Myanmar: Voices of the VoicelessE5
Myanmar: Voices of the VoicelessThese fearless Myanmar musicians went deep underground to build a thriving punk and hip-hop scene, despite the limits of freedom they faced. Now that the country is beginning to open its borders, see how misfit artists make music in such uncertain times. - Venezuela: The Sounds of PeaceE6
Venezuela: The Sounds of PeaceRappers and rockers span the political divide in Venezuela. The barrio and the middle class exist side-by-side, and both are impacted by rampant violence. Watch artists reveal the danger and heartache that goes into the struggle for peace.