Boy Erased
“The truth cannot be converted.”
Drama
Jared, the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, is outed to his parents at age 19. Jared is faced with an ultimatum: attend a gay conversion therapy program – or be permanently exiled and shunned by his family, friends, and faith.
VIBE
This film offers a dread-soaked, somber journey, slowly building tension around themes of identity, faith, and family conflict. It's a poignant, character-driven drama with a realistic style, exploring the painful path to self-acceptance amidst profound external pressure. A reflective, heavy watch.
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