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RECEIVED Fri., July 8, 2005
Dear Editor,
Marjorie Baumgarten's review of Mysterious Skin was insightful [Film Listings, July 1]. As difficult as this film is to watch – even the most casual, blasé viewer will be squirming through parts of it – it tackles the too-often unvoiced subject of the long-term effects of sexual abuse head-on. It's something that changes a person for the rest of their life, no matter how much help they get, no matter how much courage they demonstrate in dealing with it.
This is one of those films that typically plays only for a week or two – I encourage people to check it out, decide if it's something they can deal with, and see it. It's not often that a film addressing this issue with such intelligence and sensitivity comes along.
Another film that's currently being shown in selected cities (and being ignored in others, particularly in Toledo, where it was made) is Twist of Faith. For those who have access, it'll be on HBO this month.
Marjorie Baumgarten's review of Mysterious Skin was insightful [Film Listings, July 1]. As difficult as this film is to watch – even the most casual, blasé viewer will be squirming through parts of it – it tackles the too-often unvoiced subject of the long-term effects of sexual abuse head-on. It's something that changes a person for the rest of their life, no matter how much help they get, no matter how much courage they demonstrate in dealing with it.
This is one of those films that typically plays only for a week or two – I encourage people to check it out, decide if it's something they can deal with, and see it. It's not often that a film addressing this issue with such intelligence and sensitivity comes along.
Another film that's currently being shown in selected cities (and being ignored in others, particularly in Toledo, where it was made) is Twist of Faith. For those who have access, it'll be on HBO this month.
Larry Looney