#46 Fried Green Tomatoes

Genre: not sci-fi:)

Director: Jon Avnet

Writer: Fannie Flag and Carol Sobieski, based on the book 'Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistlestop Café' by Fannie Flag

Cast: Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker, Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy

Music by: Thomas Newman

Duration: approximately 8,360 seconds

Wikipedia: wiki about the movie

What do parents need to know?

Parents need to know that this film is heartwarming but also contains many violent and scary scenes that are probably too much for young kids. Several characters die, including main characters, which may be difficult for sensitive kids or kids who have lost a loved one. The KKK has a presence in the film, whipping one character and threatening another. One main character suffers spousal abuse while pregnant. The film offers plenty of comeuppance for the bad guys, though, and focuses on the empowerment of women through their bold actions. Also of note: The subtext is that Idgy and Ruth are lesbian partners, though the film never shows anything that would make that clear.

Positive messages: Idgy steals food and a car and says bad thi... Idgy steals food and a car and says bad things about church, but she's also kind-hearted, taking care of people who can't afford to pay and helping a homeless man. A preacher lies for Idgy and Big George. Evelyn smashes into another car several times, but also empowers herself by getting a job and eating healthy. Strong messages about friendship.

Violence: One character is hit and killed by a train (off-screen) at the beginning of the film, and another is almost killed by a train. Ruth's husband is abusive. He kicks her down a flight of stairs when she's pregnant, and viewers see her with a black eye. A KKK group whips Big George and threatens to steal Ruth's baby and hurt Idgy. Frank hits Sipsey and Smokey Lonesome. A character is murdered off-screen.

Sex: Evelyn fantasizes about answering her front door wearing... Evelyn fantasizes about answering her front door wearing only cellophane. There's an intense sexual connection between Idgy and Ruth, though nothing sexual or romantic happens on-screen.

Language: Considerable salty language, including "hell," "damn... Considerable salty language, including "hell," "damn," "g-ddammit," "s--t," "son of a bitch," "fat bitch," "assholes," "bastards." Some KKK members also refer to African-Americans as the "N" word several times.

Consumerism: Not applicable.

Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Idgy drinks, smokes a cigar, a...