Zac's 'Space Oddity'

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Music is an important element in C.R.A.Z.Y. as it allows Zac to both express himself and escape his problems. In the film, Zac is seen idolizing the singer David Bowie. While in his room, he dresses up like Bowie and sings along to Bowie’s song “Space Oddity”. “Space Oddity” follows an astronaut called Major Tom who ends up losing his connection to Ground Control and gets lost. This song serves as a key metaphor for Zac’s life. When Zac was little, he had a special bond with his father. However, when it became obvious that Zac was “soft” and too feminine, the relationship was ruined. Despite all of his efforts and prayers, the older he got, the more clear it became that Zac liked men. This furthered the wedge between he and his father and began

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