For this 3rd post I decided to focus on the musical “Rent” which is a musical as well as a book written by Jonathan Larson. The musical tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling with their sexuality, drugs, paying their rent, and life under the shadow of the newly discovered HIV/AIDS epidemic. The musical film of 2005 takes place in the East Village of New York City from 1989 to 1990. Although the musical is meant as entertainment, the songs and characters bring to life the humanism behind HIV/AIDS. Giving a name and face to the millions of people who are affected by this disease. I strongly feel as though this musical brings attention to this issue in a form that would not be expected. Just by the name alone I would not have thought the story would revolve so heavily around the issue, but it does. Just goes to show that important issues can be found embedded anywhere.
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