Swing Kids is an entertaining and interesting film about a different side of Nazi Germany that is overlooked. In the late 30s, many German teenagers rebelled against Nazi youth organizations (Hitler's Judgend or the H.J. for short), instead choosing to listen to swing music. These teens were known as Swing Kids. At the time, listening to swing music was illegal according to Hitler's rule. Peter, Arvid, and Thomas were three such "Swing Kids," often …showed first 75 words of 433 total…

…showed last 75 words of 433 total…then you were treated like dirt. You would then notice the freedoms and authority the H.J. has, which makes you want to join just for the advantages you will receive. While you are part of the H.J. you become totally brainwashed, turning on everyone you once knew. This was why Hitler was so powerful. As a result of watching this film, it enlightened me, teaching me how life was limited during Hitler's rule.