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=Introduction & Film -- Teenage Riot: Athens=

**Intended Purpose of Film**
Since late 2009—because of severe economic corruption—Greece has been in danger of defaulting as a nation. Thanks to bailouts from the IMFin 2010 and Eurozoneleaders (particularly Germany) in 2011, Greece has been able to avoid default. However, before agreeing to sign off on various bailouts, foreign leaders have demanded that the Greek government pass a series of austerity measures, ensuring Greece’s own commitment to lowering its debt. Unfortunately for the Greek population, the austerity packages have resulted in significant cuts to government services, jobs, pay, and pensions. Following in the historical tradition of Greek protests and riots, Greeks have responded by protesting what they perceive as unfair penalties on individuals who had nothing to do with building the Greek debt.

The purpose of Vice’s //Teenage Riot: Athens// is to document the 48 hour national strike and protests— particularly the riots— that spawned as a result of the Greek parliament's attempt to pass a fifth austerity bill in October 2012. In addition to documenting the national protests and the riots, the filmmakers also attempt to give a voice and face to the Greek protesters and rioters. While the the video is successful in regards to documenting the apex of violence during the riots and protests, the filmmakers ultimately provide a limited perspective on a complex problem— one that would yield a greater number of perspectives and interests not accounted for in the film if investigated at greater length.

The videos, produced by vice.com, are divided into three parts equaling roughly 8 minutes each.

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PART 2 media type="youtube" key="R-S94TyxJkw" height="315" width="560"

PART 3 media type="youtube" key="GyTT3iC6vMY" height="315" width="560"