While some may say that there is nothing new is revealed this film, the quality alone makes it worthwhile for all. The film is a journey--and without predictability. Important in today's climate is the lack of demonizing the other side, even though we know for whom the team behind the script cheers.
Some surprising notes from the very first scene in Dave Hopper the family counselor's office: (1) "The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha" and its use of the "New Revised Standard Version" of the Bible would never be found in a fundamentalist's library since it is a scholarly work allowing use of literary and historical criticism to help understand a contemporary translation of texts held sacred by many. (2) the calendar on the desk to the side of where Mr. Hopper is seated is a Christian calendar used by members of Episcopal churches in the USA, an LGBTQIA+ affirming and celebrating denomination where all are welcome, including all families.
If you come from a Christian background, be sure to listen for the new lyrics to some of the familiar tunes from your youth group.
Some surprising notes from the very first scene in Dave Hopper the family counselor's office: (1) "The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha" and its use of the "New Revised Standard Version" of the Bible would never be found in a fundamentalist's library since it is a scholarly work allowing use of literary and historical criticism to help understand a contemporary translation of texts held sacred by many. (2) the calendar on the desk to the side of where Mr. Hopper is seated is a Christian calendar used by members of Episcopal churches in the USA, an LGBTQIA+ affirming and celebrating denomination where all are welcome, including all families.
If you come from a Christian background, be sure to listen for the new lyrics to some of the familiar tunes from your youth group.