Watching the documentary on Pussy Riot in class Tuesday made me realize how much of an impact they really had. We have talked about them and their arrest in class, but I never knew the reason for it. The band lit pictures of Vladimir Putin on fire and performed their protest music in a chapel while wearing ski masks. This led to their arrest and gained a lot of good and bad attention for pussy riot. People get offended by their lyrics and especially screaming them in a place of worship. Others supported their stand and made protests and songs demanding their release from prison. The group was denied bail and were incarcerated though or their trial and eventually sentenced to two years in prison for a crime that didn’t necessarily exist. The all female group finished their sentence and continue to make their controversial music and fight for women’s rights.