Poetic Film Review: Heart of the Beholder (2005)

Freedom of expression, a treasure untamed,
A beacon of modern civilization, a flame.
Appreciated or unnoticed, a battle untold,
A tale of suppression, a story retold.

In a time of change, a film emerges,
The Last Temptation of Christ, a spark.
Communism's fall, a new era begins,
Yet freedoms, once gained, slowly perishes.

A video store, a haven of choice,
Titles displayed, freedom's voice.
A tale of suppression, a battle untold,
A film, a symbol, a story retold.

Heart of the Beholder, a drama untamed,
Ken Tipton's vision, a passion played.
Based on true events, a personal tale,
St. Louis in 1980s, a backdrop frail.

Mike Howard, a store owner, a dreamer's quest,
Freedom of speech, a fight to wrest.
The Last Temptation of Christ, a title bold,
A symbol of resistance, a story retold.

Citizens For Decency, a group of foes,
Reverend Brewer, a villain's pose.
Pressure, threats, and acts of hate,
A battle for freedom, a fight to fight.

Erik Manion, a city attorney's plight,
Blackmail and corruption, a tale of fight.
Obscenity charges, a court's call,
Freedom of speech, a battle to withstand.

A low-budget film, a passion played,
Authenticity, a charm displayed.
Interesting references and anecdotes,
A tale of resistance, a story retold.

Arden Myrin, a store clerk, a charm to share,
Heart of the Beholder, a treasure rare.
Yet, a balance lost, a light-hearted tone,
A battle for freedom, a story retold.

A compelling story, a tale of fight,
Freedom of speech, a treasure untamed.
A film, a symbol, a story retold,
A battle for freedom, a fight to fight.

(Note: The review in its original form can be read here.)

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