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(H, C, AB, L, VV, S, M) Humanist worldview stressing self-liberation & fulfillment with some Christian elements as well as anti-Christian undertones; 3 vulgarities & 3 profanities; some violence with abusive husband, young boy in a fight, girl slapping boy, implied lynching scene by Ku Klux Klan, physical self-abuse, & boy shooting man; implied sexual situations, boys ask for condoms & older woman seduces boy; and, miscellaneous immorality including affects of physical abuse, prejudice, & hints of racism.
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THE NEON BIBLE is a film about a young boy named David who tries to escape from a small Southern Bible belt town. It is the 1940’s and his father has lost his job and has turned abusive on his emotionally fragile mother. When his Aunt Mae comes to visit, David’s world opens up. Aunt Mae, once a night-club singer, is different. She is fun loving, flamboyant and wears loud red dresses. David is entranced by her. She fuels his imagination by showing him the big world waiting outside his threadbare home. When Aunt Mae leaves to pursue stardom, he is devastated. When his mother descends into madness, David is driven to violent acts to escape from his impoverished and desperate situation.
Director Terence Davies has created a predominantly mellow and lyrical film. With his unique cinematic vision and style, he provides artful and colorful landscapes of David’s life in the little town. The film’s mood is always slightly poetic. It is a style that fascinates or perplexes. Despite having Christian elements, the movie does not portray Christians in a positive light. Religion, according to the film breeds a group of people who lack charity and compassion. It, therefore, is humanist and joyless.
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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.
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