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KANSAS CITY

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KANSAS CITY is the latest movie from Robert Altman. Set in the 1930's, it tells of a woman named Blondie who kidnaps a politician's wife, named Carolyn. The two woman develop a strange and unique relationship, and soon Carolyn begins to envy Blondie. Exact in its period replication, it is a dark and brooding movie that may be unpalatable for many audiences with its depiction of tough Jazz clubs in 1930's Kansas City.

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( Pa, Ro, LL, VV, A, D, M) Pagan worldview with heavy romantic elements; 6 profanities, 11 obscenities & 9 vulgarities (mostly racial slurs); moderate violence including implied stabbing & shooting, one explicit scene of man who dies from severe wound & woman shot in back of head; alcohol use, substance abuse (use of opium & cocaine); excessive cigarette use; and, gambling, kidnapping, theft, & blackmail

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Set during the 1934 elections, KANSAS CITY is a dark movie about a woman named Blondie who tries to rescue her thieving husband who has been caught in the act. She kidnaps Carolyn, the socialite wife of Democratic Party boss, Harry Stilton, to force him to intervene. Carolyn, soft, full of emotions and addicted to opium becomes attracted to Blondie’s ways. All hope appears lost for Blondie’s husband because Harry will not be back in Kansas City for some time. Blondie wires Harry to let him know that his wife is being held against her will. Harry returns to the astonishment of his wife, but with fatal consequences. At the conclusion, Carolyn chooses to courageously rise above her drug addiction to reestablish her relationship with her husband.

KANSAS CITY is a dark movie with a very cold feel to it. Altman was compelled to make this movie because he spent his childhood in Kansas City. The movie shows the lines that were clearly drawn between the white and black communities at the time of the 1934 election. This movie, with its dark somber tones and heavy themes, may only find a very small audience. With adult themes, some moderate violence and some scenes of the gambling Jazz Clubs, it is not a movie for children.

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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.