together: Friday nights at the roxy

Description:

here are some key themes: **Identity and Belonging** Rama's search for acceptance and community in the rave scene Struggling with family relationships and feeling like an outsider Finding connection through music, dance, and shared experiences **Love and Relationships** The transformative power of love through Rama and Ryan's relationship Contrast between healthy and unhealthy relationships Impact of trust and betrayal **Mental Health and Addiction** Rama's struggles with bipolar disorder and depression The progression from recreational drug use to addiction The cycle of self-medication and escape **Coming of Age** Transition from adolescence to adulthood Making difficult choices and facing consequences Learning about identity and independence **Subculture and Community** The rave scene as a chosen family PLUR (Peace, Love, Unity, Respect) values Evolution and commercialization of underground culture

subjects: Family Dynamics,  Mental Health,  Adolescence,  Rave Culture,  Romance,  Self-Discovery,  Urban Life,  Skateboarding,  Homelessness,  Bipolar Disorder

People: Ramia Davis,  Ryan

Places: New York City,  Kingston (N.Y.)

Times: 1996,  underground rave scene