When the "Martin" character manages to cross the border, one of his former friends and colleagues enviously says Martin was then free to think his own thoughts.
What a wonderful concept!
On 6 January 2023, TCM presented "The Mortal Storm" and I found it ironic: TCM has become so "woke" and PC, I'm actually surprised it was willing to show this movie, with its pro-freedom, pro-individual message.
So far, it is highly unlikely these United States will ever build and use extermination camps, as Nazi Germany, Soviet Russia, and Red China did. But, unfortunately, not impossible. Every tyranny begins with, among other limitations on individual rights, censorship, which is rife now in our society, from our governments and in our social media.
"The Mortal Storm" gives a good illustration how a vicious and bloody tyranny starts, even among a good and civilized people.
There are too many parallels between 1920s and 1930s Germany and these United States, with widespread censorship, boycotts against people of different belief systems, actual physical threats against individuals of different races and belief systems.
In addition to the powerful and important story, "The Mortal Storm" is beautifully acted. Other than a few process shots, the cinematography and direction are also first rate.
Obviously I do recommend "The Mortal Storm."
What a wonderful concept!
On 6 January 2023, TCM presented "The Mortal Storm" and I found it ironic: TCM has become so "woke" and PC, I'm actually surprised it was willing to show this movie, with its pro-freedom, pro-individual message.
So far, it is highly unlikely these United States will ever build and use extermination camps, as Nazi Germany, Soviet Russia, and Red China did. But, unfortunately, not impossible. Every tyranny begins with, among other limitations on individual rights, censorship, which is rife now in our society, from our governments and in our social media.
"The Mortal Storm" gives a good illustration how a vicious and bloody tyranny starts, even among a good and civilized people.
There are too many parallels between 1920s and 1930s Germany and these United States, with widespread censorship, boycotts against people of different belief systems, actual physical threats against individuals of different races and belief systems.
In addition to the powerful and important story, "The Mortal Storm" is beautifully acted. Other than a few process shots, the cinematography and direction are also first rate.
Obviously I do recommend "The Mortal Storm."