In "God Bless Bobby", which was changed by real events, it was Bobby's death that deeply awakened his mother, Mary. The remorseful mother began to realize that it wasn't Bobby's fault but herself. She finally realizes that her little Bobby has always been so different, she just never looked up.
Rather than simply classifying the film as a "gay movie," it's a good ethical film. The discussion in the film around the views on the "sin of homosexuality" in the "Bible" in disguise reflects the arduous process of the cause of gay rights protection in the United States at that time. Most people who believe in "traditional" Christian teachings (like mother Mary) cannot accept the fact that their children are gay, and they believe that the sin of "homosexuality" is unforgivable and will go to hell. Even Bobby's death was inseparable from this "belief" - he couldn't get the approval of his mother, he felt that he was inexorable, and he felt guilt, pain, helplessness and confusion, and finally gave up everything in despair. As the pastor said: Superstition is as terrifying as the absence of faith.
The attitudes of many parents in the film about their gay children are in stark contrast to the "previous" Mary. In particular, the calmness and calmness of David's parents towards their son David and Bobby's love relationship adds to the sadness and regret of Bobby's death. One can't help but sigh, what a cruel fact that such a mistake leads to a tragedy! And Mary, after discussing the "sin of homosexuality" with the gay rights pastor, and after hearing other parents in the PFLAG group share a shift in their thinking about their gay children, was deeply moved by Bobby's death. After reflection, the change from initially resisting and disgusting LGBT people to devoting the latter half of his body to the cause of LGBT rights protection reflects the change in the American concept of "comrade" as a sensitive topic in the context of that era. Process.
At a gay parade in San Francisco, Mary saw her little "Bobby" in the crowd, walked over to hug him tightly, and left with a smiling, strong mother. This scene really touched me deeply, like that little "Bobby" with wet eyes and smiling face, I mixed tears and smiles to pay tribute and blessings to this mother. I know she sees all these kids in need of love and hugs as her beloved Bobby.
At the end of the film is a photo of Mary in reality. She has a silver hair on her face with a smile, that kind of calm smile full of relief.
Prayers for Bobby, for the boy who sacrificed in an era when gays didn't get enough love and recognition. Prayers for Mary, a mother who deserves to be revered - in reverence for her unwavering love for her son and all her hard work on behalf of the disadvantaged LGBT community.
Finally, I want to write about what she said while pushing the City Council Gay Freedom Day proposal: "When you say Amen at home, at church, think and remember that there is a kid listening."
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