Protest music videos.

 Conventions of protest music videos

  • May involve direct or implied meanings and statements.
  • May be ambiguous.
  • May call for a change in law or attitudes.
  • Lyrics may not be directly protest related but interprets it.
  • May seek to promote an alternative viewpoint.
  • Reflect the values, attitudes and beliefs of the artist.
  • Often may not focus solely on the artist.
  • Reflects the zeitgeist.

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