How Russian Activists Pussy Riot could end up in Spring Breakers sequel

How Russian Activists Pussy Riot could end up in Spring Breakers sequel

Rumors circulate that members of the Russian band and feminist activists Pussy Riot may make an appearance in the Spring Breakers sequel.

It is now rumored that the members of Russian punk rock band Pussy Riot –  known for being imprisoned in Russia for being vocal feminist activists who leveraged controversial tactics – are scheduled to meet with producers for the upcoming film, Spring Breakers: Second Coming.

The film follows backlash from the original Spring Breakers, where women portrayed by the likes of Ashley Benson, Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, and Rachel Korine make poor decisions under the drug and crime leader portrayed in the original film by James Franco.

While the initial film was criticized for lacking strong female characters with feminist ideals, it appears that the sequel may attempt a different approach.

Pussy Riot was founded in 2011 and consists of 11 women, mostly millennials who support feminism and gay rights. They oppose Russian President Vladimir Putin and his links to the Russian Orthodox Church and were trialed and imprisoned for performing an anti-Putin demonstration at an Orthodox Church.

Their YouTube presence provides any viewer, anywhere, with a glimpse into their unorthodox tactics.  It features videos showcasing them performing in churches and on streets wearing brightly colored balaclavas.

In 2012 three members of the musical act were arrested, charged, and convicted of “hooliganism motivated by religious hatred.” For this they received two years of imprisonment, though one of the members appealed and won.

Following their release, Pussy Riot was attacked with whips and pepper spray during a performance at the Winter Olympics in Sochi.

Pussy Riot presents an odd pairing for the Spring Breakers sequel. Although their “bad” behavior captures some of the spirit that the original had, the members of Pussy Riot are actual political activists, not just teens on spring break.

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