Boy Erased (2019)
Directed by Joel Edgerton
Genres - Drama, Spirituality & Philosophy |
Release Date - Nov 2, 2018 (USA - Limited) |
Run Time - 115 min. |
Countries - Australia, United States |
MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Clare Perez-Izaguirre Lopez
The narrative set in Arkansas, follows the plight of Jared (Lucas Hedges) a young man questioning his sexuality in a staunchly religious household. After a traumatic event, Jared is ‘outed’ by his college crush (Joe Alwyn) to the horror of his God-fearing parents. His father Marshall (Russell Crowe) a Baptist preacher and his Mother, a more sympathetic but dutifully serving wife, decide his only hope is being sent to a gay conversion camp in order to reverse his assumed sexuality. Written, directed, co-produced and co-starring Joel Edgerton.
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camp, church, homosexual, religion, therapy