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Christians in the Movies traces the arc of the portrayal in film of Christians from 1905 to the present. For most of the first six decades, the portrayals were favorable and even reverential. By contrast, from 1970 on, Christians have often been treated with hostility and often outright ridicule. This book explores this shift through in-depth reviews and commentaries on 100 important films, as well as briefer discussions of about 75 additional Christian-themed films.
Peter E. Dans examines various causative factors for this change such as the abolition of the Hays Motion Picture Production Code, the demise of the Catholic Legion of Decency, and the associated profound societal and cultural changes. From a look at the real story behind the Scopes trial to portraits of actors, directors and writers most prominently associated with films involving Christians and Christianity, Christians in the Movies provides a great resource for those who wish to select films for showing at churches, universities or for personal viewing and critical examination of the recent cultural movements and thought.
Contents
Chapter 1 Portraying Christians in Film Chapter 2 Piety and Passion: The Silent Era Chapter 3 He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother: The 1930s Chapter 4 "There Are No Atheists in Foxholes": The 1940s Chapter 5 The Age of the Epic: The 1950s Chapter 6 "The Times, They Are A'Changin'" The 1960s Chapter 7 The Flower Children's Hour: The 1970s Chapter 8 Heaven Help Us: The 1980s Chapter 9 Broken Vows: The 1990s Chapter 10 Amazing Grace: The Millennium and After
