Hundreds of Filipino inmates pass the time — while serving time for crimes ranging from petty shoplifting to murder — doing large-scale dance routines of such classics as Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ and Queen’s ‘Radio Gaga.’ - AOL
On 07.27.07 The Orange Phoenix (Who am I?) wrote these pithy words:
I am inspired and a bit frightened by this video. I truly believe in the power of arts to reform people, but to see this many people involved in a group dance was awe-inspiring, and scary. To know that anyone can transcend their crimes to create something beautiful like that makes my day!
I’m with Orange Phoenix - I found it uplifting that such a large group of people, criminals no less, could organize, cooperate and work together to create a thing of beauty. But it’s also a bit freaky! It does strengthen my belief that people desire beauty and want to express it no matter what their condition.
I am inspired and a bit frightened by this video. I truly believe in the power of arts to reform people, but to see this many people involved in a group dance was awe-inspiring, and scary. To know that anyone can transcend their crimes to create something beautiful like that makes my day!
I’m with Orange Phoenix - I found it uplifting that such a large group of people, criminals no less, could organize, cooperate and work together to create a thing of beauty. But it’s also a bit freaky! It does strengthen my belief that people desire beauty and want to express it no matter what their condition.