Boy Erased
Director: Joel Edgerton
Actors: Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, Joel Edgerton
PlotJared Eamons, a teenager from Arkansas, grapples with his sexual identity, discovering he's attracted to men. Raised in a conservative Christian community, he's forced to confront his feelings when he is outed to his parents, Nancy and Marshall. Seeing it as a moral failure, Jared's devoted Baptist father, who is also a pastor, decides that Jared must undergo conversion therapy to "cure" his homosexuality. Jared reluctantly agrees to join the program at Love In Action, hoping it will mend his relationship with his family and their faith.
Upon arriving at the facility, Jared meets the program’s strict head therapist, Victor Sykes, who employs harsh methods to suppress participants' same-sex attractions. As Jared endures increasingly demeaning and abusive sessions, he begins to question the ethics and efficacy of conversion therapy. The relentless pressure from both the program’s leaders and his own internal conflict pushes Jared towards a crucial decision about his identity and the direction of his future. The story highlights the emotional struggles and societal challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in a repressive environment.
Writers: Garrard Conley, Joel Edgerton
Release Date: 08 Nov 2018
Runtime: 115 min
Rating: R
Country: Australia, United States, China
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Despite its sometimes preachy approach and underdeveloped antagonist, 'Boy Erased' offers excellent performances, solid technical merits, and an engaging perspective on conversion therapy.
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