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Tod
Browning, a former circus performer, displayed his vision when he directed
Freaks in the early 30s, which was soon banned after its release in the
United States. The moral
message of the film was apparently too much for the MPPA and The Catholic
Legion of Decency in the 30s. Freaks received cult status after it was banned and it was not
allowed to be shown for decades. However,
Browning’s Freaks received the honors it deserved when the National
Film Registry decided to add it to it's archives in 1994.
A small traveling circus has several performances by people with congenital birth defects of the most severe kind. These men and women go through ruthless exploitation as people are attracted to these shows through their curiosity which is enhanced by imagination and tales. One of these character's story is told as it surrounds a young prince of extremely short stature and a beautiful trapeze artist as they join in a treacherous love story. This love story depicts the truth behind the truly grotesque as human behaviors and human appearances collide. Freaks is a brilliant film with a strong moral message, which should be pondered for as long as repugnant human behavior exists. This means that Freaks has a timeless message that can measure up to any film made in our current society. Ultimately, Freaks offers the audience an excellent cinematic event as the deformed characters chant, “we accept her…one of us”. |
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