A Clockwork Orange

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A Clockwork Orange(1971) is a violent social satire about a young delinquent played who celebrates violence, rape, and classical music who is subjected to brainwashing to curb his violent/sexual tendencies in lieu of finishing of a sentence for murder. This was achieved by inducing nausea within him if he attempts violent or sexual acts through the brainwashing efforts.

The film was directed by Stanley Kubrick and starred Malcolm McDowell as Alex, the young delinquent. The film was nominated for Best Picture but lost to The French Connection.

Christianity's Portrayal

Within the film, Alex is seem participating in Church activities in a productive manner and seeks the counsel of the Prison Chaplain before volunteering for the brainwashing cure. Later in the film, the Chaplain protests what has been done to Alex believing his free will has been taken from him. To the Chaplain, when a man has lost his free will he ceases to be a man.

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