Pussy Riot's 'Make America Great Again' video attacks Trump
Russian feminist collective Pussy Riot released a music video titled 'Make America Great Again' from their new album 'xxx', targeting Donald Trump. The video, directed by Jonas Akerlund (known for work with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift), depicts a racist and violent America under Trump, repressing immigrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, and human rights defenders. The glossy, MTV-style aesthetic contrasts with the harsh political message, drawing criticism for lacking credibility with both mainstream and underground audiences. Critic Valentina Tanni notes the video is forgettable beyond its provocation.
Key facts
- Pussy Riot released a new album titled 'xxx'.
- The music video is titled 'Make America Great Again'.
- The video criticizes Donald Trump's America as racist and violent.
- The video was directed by Jonas Akerlund.
- Akerlund has worked with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift.
- The video's style resembles pop stars like Lady Gaga and Rihanna.
- Critic Valentina Tanni wrote the review.
- The article was published on Artribune in October 2016.
Entities
Artists
- Pussy Riot
- Jonas Akerlund
- Beyoncé
- Taylor Swift
- Lady Gaga
- Rihanna
- Valentina Tanni
Institutions
- Artribune
Locations
- Russia
- United States