Episode 11 - Breaking Away - ’Not Rich Kids’ Review

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Class Struggles and Friendships: A Review of 'Breaking Away'

In this episode of 'Not Rich Kids Review,' the hosts delve into a class-based analysis of the film 'Breaking Away' (1979) directed by Peter Yates. Following a review process where they watch and immediately discuss the film, they reflect on the previous film 'Anora' and its authentic portrayal of privilege. The discussion about 'Breaking Away' is thorough, exploring key themes such as male friendship, class disparity, and the impact of parents on the lives of working-class youth. They talk about the movie’s tender portrayal of male friendships, the melancholy undercurrent, and the authentic representation of working-class struggles. They also touch upon the significance of 'Breaking Away' as a metaphor in both cycling and life. The episode concludes with an emphasis on the importance of films that accurately depict working-class stories and how their diminishing presence in media can make people feel invisible.

00:00 Introduction to Not a Rich Kid

00:35 Reflecting on the Last Film

02:37 Introducing 'Breaking Away'

05:50 First Impressions of 'Breaking Away'

07:22 Themes of Friendship and Class

09:42 Character Analysis and Emotional Depth

13:32 The Impact of Parents and Future Prospects

22:33 The Film's Realism and Modern Cinema

25:44 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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The Not a Rich Kid Team: 

• Kath Dolheguy 
• Frankie Kanatas
• Sarah Ryan-Linstrom 

Post audio - Mike Tillbrook 

Theme song: 

‘Barry Michael Takes a Train’ by Sand Pebbles - Written & performed by Ben Michael and performed and mixed by Murray Ono Jamieson. 

Not a Rich Kid would not be possible without the support of:  

• VCA who provided studio space