Homosexuality In La Mission

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La Mission (2009) is a film that ties to the importance of cultural beliefs, as well as issues on homosexuality. Director Peter Bratt presents his views of the San Francisco Mission District, as a person who grew up there. Set in this location, the film gives an accurate and vivid depiction of the culture living there. Peter Bratt delivers a genuine representation of his experiences, linking to the viral subject of homosexuality. La Mission may not be the first film revealing one's sexuality, but it is an impactful one which gave an accurate representation of the problems and familial views of the exposure. The film provides accuracy on the disbelief, anger, and the possible acceptance or rejection of revealing one’s homosexuality to their family. Although family plays a crucial role in this film, the theme of cultural traditions holds more focus. Che's culture is very religious and open in their spirituality and pride. He brings his rosary wherever he goes, prays before every meal, and hangs an abundance of Aztec decor around the house and garage. These depictions of traditions in his life show how dedicated and serious he is about upholding …show more content…

The culture and community that they live in is known for following the religious ways of Catholicism. The audience sees that Che follows the Catholic values through his daily routines, in addition to when resenting his son’s secret. The second culture in the film is Aztec culture, which was shown in the start of the film, with vivid murals on the walls of the neighborhood and the religious dances on the street. These two cultures provide more understanding of their views and attitudes of certain elements, showing reasoning to why Che believed that homosexuality is unacceptable and the revelation scene where community members pay their respects to the deceased teenager with the memorial on the

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