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Black Snake Moan (2006)
Release Year: 2006
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Craig Brewer
Writer: Craig Brewer
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: New Deal Productions, Paramount Vantage, Southern Cross the Dog Productions
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: blues, captive, drunkenness, man saves troubled woman, military service, moonshine, musician, nymphomaniac, southern usa, tennessee, trauma
Story
In rural Tennessee, Lazarus, a God-fearing blues musician turned truck farmer, finds Rae, a young woman near death after being beaten and sexually abused by her boyfriend Ronnie's friend. Rae, a victim of childhood sexual abuse from her father and verbal abuse from her mother, has been looking for love in all the wrong places due to her troubled past. Lazarus nurses Rae back to health and provides her with fatherly advice while teaching her about blues music. Meanwhile, Ronnie misunderstands Lazarus' relationship with Rae and vows to kill him, but Lazarus calls his bluff and tries to help Ronnie as well.
Summary
Black Snake Moan is a drama set in rural Tennessee, focusing on the unconventional relationship between Lazarus, a former blues musician, and Rae, a troubled young woman suffering from childhood trauma. After finding Rae nearly beaten to death, Lazarus nurses her back to health while offering guidance and introducing her to the world of blues music. The story explores themes of redemption, healing, and the complex dynamics of abuse and relationships.
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