In class today I drew a blank about the music video I was referring to regarding child soldiers. The 'I'm Like a Lawyer With the Way I'm Always Trying To Get You Off (Me & You)' by Fall Out Boy was aired nationally on MTV's TRL on September 12, 2007. The plot of the music video focuses on the lives of two children from Uganda. The pair fall in love and work hard to be able to go to school in hopes to build, and better, their life together. One day, their village is raided, and the young boy is taken by a rebel soldier group. However, in a portion with no music, the boy escapes. As the boy returns home, the music starts playing again and the two reunite. The video ends with a message saying that there are still thousands of children soldiers who have not returned to their family, along with the URL to Invisible Children Inc. official website.
I remember when I first saw the video, I was impressed that such a well known band was using their fame to spread awareness on such a pertinent problem African youth faces. Just thought everyone else might enjoy their efforts, and the video as well.
I'll check it out. Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteA very good video. I didn't want to spoil anything but I'm curious to know if the elderly couple in the beginning and the end the two kids from the video...
ReplyDeleteWow! I watched the video then went to the invisiblechildren.com website and watched the trailers and really cried. There's a lot here to discuss and think about. Thank you for posting this.
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