Green Day - Jesus Of Suburbia [official Music Video] Direct

Released in October 2005, the video was an ambitious undertaking that pushed the boundaries of the medium:

: The video pays tribute to the visual style of The Smashing Pumpkins’ "1979" music video. Green Day - Jesus Of Suburbia [Official Music Video]

The video mirrors the song’s five-movement structure, chronicling the life of a disaffected, working-class teenager in post-9/11 America: Released in October 2005, the video was an

: The video famously used SnorriCam (a camera rig attached to the actor) to create disorienting, immersive up-close shots during convenience store and party scenes. : The character of "Jesus" represents a youth

: There is a 12-minute extended version featuring additional dialogue and a 6.5-minute "director's cut" that focuses purely on the music.

: The character of "Jesus" represents a youth "without faith or direction," grappling with a broken home and a mother who is often absent.

: The protagonist is shown in a crucifixion position in the streets, symbolizing how he takes on the "sins" and pain of suburban kids whom society often ignores.