Bridegroom Film Analysis

Cultural Movie-Bridegroom In the movie, Bridegroom, there were many cultural differences aroused throughout the entire movie. Shane Bitney Crone struggled at a young age with anxiety from the fact of the acceptance that he was gay. He was afraid that no one would accept him for being this way, and everyone would look down upon him. His mother was his biggest supporter; she was there to pick him up when the kids at school shamed him for being attracted to guys. Also, his sisters and father played a huge role in his support team. Throughout the years until he graduated high school, he struggled with finding the acceptance of who he was, and where he belonged in this world. Little did he know that in another state a boy was struggling as well,
He met Tom through a friend while at a bowling alley. Shane was intimidated by how positive and outgoing Tom was. However they hung out multiple times, finally they both moved in together, and they love adventuring with one another. They went to many places together, the love they showed for one another was remarkable. Shane and Tom always had a smile upon their face. While in public they did not publicize their relationship, they used a code for I Love You (“Tap” “Tap” “Tap”). Many people saw them as the ideal relationship because they were always laughing and having a good
Neither Shane’s or Tom’s family were not familiar with the life style of same-sex relationships. Shane’s family valued family, happiness, and acceptance. However Tom’s family valued family, masculinity, and religion. They had little to no acceptance with same-sex relationships. This situation between both families was a roller coaster because all Shane wanted Tom’s family to accept him into their family. He had a fantasy that they would wake up one Christmas at Tom’s parents house, and he would say a funny joke that would make his family laugh. Many people in their communities did not accept the way they were. These people would make fun of them, and call them horrible names. The only thing they wanted in life is to show people that they are human too, and they deserve the right to love