I've had the song "Footloose" stuck in my head for days now. I think I was about 15 when the movie came out. I'm guessing most people know the movie, but here's a very quick movie synopsis just in case:
City kid (Ren, played by Kevin Bacon) moves to small town where dancing and rock music are banned. Bible-thumping preacher (Reverend Moore, played superbly by John Lithgow) wants to keep it that way. (However, you do get the sense that he's not simply fire and brimstone for fire and brimstone's sake, but he's a sincere family man who's truly concerned about his flock and family).
Of course, Ren and other students want to do away with the ordinance. Dancing that is not allowed in public happens in private out on the edge of town. Preacher's daughter (Ariel, played by Lori Singer) and other students rebel. Pent-up frustrations are released. Showdown between students and preacher/town council. Big dance scene at the end.
Footloose
This was so encouraging to watch, thanks for posting it!
ReplyDeleteThis movie really shows how religious laws oppresses someones spirit. But a human body can't submit to a law. It's like a soda waiting to spew. Sooner or later, God's grace gets to them and they're free to love and have joy and peace without cost. Amazing.
Yep indeed. Those who are preaching rules for behavior change seem to not understand that all they are doing is shaking the soda bottle. You're right, the only thing that can happen is it will spew. I'm looking for a video clip from the movie of the preacher (John Lithgow) preaching his condemning sermon, hitting his fist on the pulpit, etc. Haven't been able to find it yet, but it really makes a good point about all this.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting that clip. My 6 year old starting singing a song from her dance class of which I had no idea what it was but some of the words were so familliar!!! (plus she was out of tune/beat) It was driving me crazy! I had to look it up!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter loved it, I enjoyed seeing it again and we're going to rent the movie for her to watch. Thanks so very much!!
Diane,
ReplyDeleteFootloose is really a great movie with a lot of great music! I think I've also got the itch to go rent it. Great idea. :)