description Swing Kids Overview
Swing Kids portrays the emergence of a youth subculture in Nazi Germany during the 1930s. Teenagers engaged with American and British swing music as an act of resistance against the regime. The narrative centers on two students navigating conflicting identities – swing kids and members of the Hitler Youth – and its consequences for their social circles.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
info Swing Kids Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1993 |
help Swing Kids FAQ
When and where is Swing Kids set?
The story is set in Hamburg, Germany, in 1939 as the Nazi regime tightens control over young people. The film follows teenagers who use American swing culture as a way to protect their individuality. [D23](https://d23.com/a-to-z/swing-kids-film/)
Who are the main characters in Swing Kids?
Robert Sean Leonard plays Peter, Christian Bale plays Thomas, and Frank Whaley plays Arvid. Their friendship is tested as Thomas and Peter respond differently to Nazi pressure. [D23](https://d23.com/a-to-z/swing-kids-film/)
Is Swing Kids based on a true story?
The Swing Youth subculture was real, but Peter, Thomas, and Arvid are fictionalized characters created for the 1993 film. The movie uses their story to show how real young Germans resisted pressure to join Nazi organizations. [AFI Catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/MovieDetails/59676?cxt=filmography)
Which music do the Swing Kids listen to?
The teenagers are drawn to American swing artists such as Benny Goodman and Count Basie. The music was treated as culturally threatening by the Nazi regime, which gives the dancing and records a clear political meaning in the film. [Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1993/03/05/swing-kids-a-no-go-go/e3deeb4f-987e-4bb4-9b5d-bf0b3e0e2d49/)
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