Discusses the factors that have led to a shift in attitude towards the use of Christian-based themes in motion pictures, through synopses, background information, and commentaries of Christian-based films arranged by decade.
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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—and especially Catholics—have often been treated with hostility and sometimes outright ridicule. This book explores the shift through in-depth reviews and commentaries on over 100 important films, as well as briefer discussions of 75 additional films with Christian themes or characters.
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