Lake of Fire
by Tony Kaye
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Actor: Pat BuchananDirector: Tony Kaye
Brand: Image Entertainment
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 152 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-03-11
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: VELOCITY / THINKFILM
Movie Reviews of Lake of Fire
Movie Review: A Challenging, Epic Work.
Summary: 5 Stars
Tony Kaye gives us a brave, challenging, intelligent documentary with "Lake A Fire," a film that boldly explores the many depths of one of the most explosive issues in American history: Abortion rights. This is the definitive record on the subject, at least the best documentary ever assembled about a topic Americans have been grappling with for decades. Kaye's construction is brilliant, there is no narrator, no central plot, instead Kaye takes us on a 15-year journey told through the voices of both sides of the issue. We see Pro-Choice activists describing their conviction of a woman's right to choose in an unequal society, but we also see the explosive response by the radical right as they resort to intimidation, even terrorism to express their point. This is a film of ideas, literally because Kaye is not giving us one sole point of view or promoting any particular stance, he simply lays down both arguments. There are great insights from nurses, religious leaders and journalists while a more philosophical tone is provided by figures such as Alan Dershowitz and Noam Chomsky. The viewer will be challenged by logical discussions promoting freedom to choose but also by images of aborted fetuses, limbs and heads floating in aborted liquid. "Lake Of Fire" also transcends being a simple documentary about one issue, in this film we see the basic struggles of American society. Consider the very frightening sections which dig deep into the violent underbelly of radical Christian America, as religious fundementalists call for violence, assassinations and theocratic order, we realize terrorism is not exclusive to foreign countries, it can breed anywhere. Kaye, the director of the popular "American History X," shoots his film with a haunting, beautiful black and white look which expands the film's epic scope and impact. He doesn't use fancy tricks, he let's us see faces making their case, demonstrations trying to get points across, the abortion procedure in it's entirety, to challenge the viewer into constructing an opinion or idea on his/her own. "Lake Of Fire" in a sense embodies American culture, our pitfalls and clashes. Noam Chomsky gives the most clear-headed opinion as he mentions both the preservation of life and the right to choose are valid arguments, but as a society we need to discuss these complex issues instead of resorting to ranting and dogma, this is what Kaye does as a filmmaker with "Lake Of Fire." A great American film.
Summary of Lake of Fire
Studio: Image Entertainment Release Date: 03/11/2008 Run time: 152 minutes Rating: UrSimilar DVD Movies
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