Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that, above all, this is a very sad and disturbing movie about corporate greed and class difference that tells an inspirational story. There is occasional profanity: "f--k," "s--t," "asshole," "bitch," and more, as well as a few slurs: "dyke," "gook." Sexual scenes are presented as loving expressions of feeling and include kissing, embracing, and, except for one brief flash of breast, no nudity. Smoking and beer drinking are continuous and there is one scene in which characters share a marijuana cigarette.

Sexual Content

In several romantic scenes, a man and woman in love engage in kissing, embracing, some foreplay, with one off-camera suggestion of oral sex. A teasing flash of female breast is played as humor. One leading character is involved in a lesbian relationship, but none of the couple's sexual activity is shown.

Violence

Four separate sequences show women being "decontaminated" by undergoing painful, dehumanizing cleansing treatments: scouring, scrubbing, high pressure hosing. One unanswered punch is thrown. There are two car accidents: in one, a deer is hit and the occupant of the car is slightly injured; in the second, the tragic aftermath is shown briefly.

Language

Occasional language includes: "f--k," "s--t," "bitch," "bulls--t," "motherf--ker," "Goddamn," "asshole," "pecker." Slurs used are: "dyke," "gook," and a negative reference to a "colored person."

Social Behavior

Though the outcome is not a happy one, this film proves that one individual speaking out and acting on behalf of a larger group is necessary, admirable, and may require great courage. High on the list of desirable traits portrayed are: taking risks for the safety of others, questioning authority, and providing unconditional love and support for people who are doing the right thing. On the negative side, corporate interests are not to be trusted, depicted as callous, unethical, and perhaps criminal.

Consumerism

Coca Cola and Coors beer are frequently consumed to indicate lifestyle choices. Other brands mentioned or seen: ex-lax, Wonder Bread, Lone Star beer, Rice-a-Roni, American Airlines.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Set in the early 1970s multiple characters drink beer in scene after scene and smoke throughout. Three characters share a marijuana cigarette, and availability of pot is discussed.