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Mickey, I saw the film last Monday, with a fellow Freedom Warrior. We printed and distributed hand-outs for O.U.R., Jim Ballard's non-profit organization.

What was disconcerting to me was: noticed a number of paunchy, middle aged men wearing very similar attire to the perps portrayed in the film.

These particular men sat alone, unaccompanied by spouses, etc.

For whatever reason, I felt compelled to observe them, during several scenes in which the (imminent) sexual abuse of children was alluded to.

Mouths half open. Mesmerized. Popcorn bag on lap.

My gf and I stood up before the credits to stand near the exit to hand out flyers.

The men in question did not stick around for the credits, nor the film's post-script.

They were the first to hustle out the door.

Maybe I'm just a crazy conspiracy theorist, but what an icky vibe those men exuded...

Lastly, is it just me, or did the actress who played the female procurer of children give anyone else a trans vibe?

Just wondering. (And if so, was that intentional?)

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Wow... "icky" indeed. It had not crossed my mind that the film might attract such an audience. Now that you shared your experience, I feel naive. 😕

And an emphatic YES to your first question about the female procurer. She had a trans vibe. I cannot claim to know if it was intentional but wow again. 😕

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Thanks for your feedback Mickey.

I spoke to another gal who also saw the film last week, at another theater.

Without prompting, she shared the same feelings with me. (Which her husband, who accompanied her, (under duress 😉) had dismissed...

What are the odds that 2 women, who saw the film on 2 different days, shared the same experience. (First thing she commented was "did you get the impression that the "beauty queen" is trans?)

https://www.papermag.com/miss-universe-anne-jakrajutatip-2658517450.html#rebelltitem1

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It's interesting how the billionaire character practiced charming the "beauty queen" by kissing a man's hand.

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What an astute observation.

I strongly believe that character was portrayed by a trans actor. And that the choice of casting was deliberate.

You da best Mickey Zed.

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A child of 3 teaches the audience basic anatomy, in 30 seconds...

https://youtube.com/shorts/cerGlmbecpU?

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😭

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Mel Gibson, circa 1998:

https://youtu.be/zezHTEJKdmo

He knows what's afoot. He has known for probably 30 years.

His knowledge tanked his career, way back then.

These days: Mel gives ZERO PHUCKS about his "career".

A man to watch.

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I was wondering if this film my serve as marketing for these services as a lot of things about the interviews don't add up to me, like where are the survivor interviews and why do they call it aftercare, which is a term used in BSDM for repairing for reuse, knowing this would be triggering for some victims. Unfortunately there are a lot of icky people in this world.

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Tim Ballard is still connected to survivors, who are now adults.

He claims that a documentary is coming, with interviews.

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Hmmm... Probably as so many people are questioning it. Something just doesn't feel right to me, but that's probably because I have no trust whatsoever in the government changing and protecting children based on my own personal experience.

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