The movie 50 Shades of Grey was released in movie theatres this past weekend and has created a wave of negative feedback and controversy because of the dark nature of it's s-xual messaging.
The movie is based on the best selling novel by E. L. James and is BDSM erotica. BDSM includes a variety of erotic practices involving dominance and submission, roleplaying, restraint, and other interpersonal dynamics. 50 Shades of Grey glamorizes pornography, domestic violence and exploitation of women. In our view this message is extremely damaging to viewers.
A recent article by Relevant Magazine explained that 1 in 4 women are victims of the type of abuse portrayed by the movie and highlighted a recent online survey which shows that women who have read the novel are more likely to have an abusive partner and unhealthy eating habits. Click here to read this article.
Last week, in response to the film's release, MP Joy Smith released a statement asking individuals to oppose violence against women by boycotting the movie declaring, "...it is another film set to warp the minds of a new generation." Smith went onto explain how, "One survivor of sexual violence shared that, '50 Shades is a horrible reminder of my own abusive relationship, repackaged in a love story.'"
Click here to read MP Joy Smith's statement.
An on-line movement with the hashtag #50DollarsNot50Shades is calling on people to avoid going to the movie and give $50 to a oshelter for battered women. We think this is an amazing idea and encourage it.
Please join us in being a voice against s-xual violence. See suggested practical action points below.
ACTION POINTS:
1 - SHARE: Please share this information with your friends by posting this e-mail on your social media. Click here to get an on-line version now.
2 - GET INFORMATION: Click here to read an article released by LifeSiteNews that shares what co-stars Jamie Dornana and Dakota Johnson thought during certain scenes in the film.
Click here to read the article by Relevant Magazine.
3 - GET INVOLVED: A collective of American and Canadian activists have launched a campaign called 50 Dollars Not 50 Shades encouraging people to forgo spending money on a movie ticket and donate $50 to a women's shelter instead. See an article to learn more here.
Click for a link to their facebook group.
Supporters of the campaign against the film have been sharing the hashtag #50DollarsNot50Shades on social media.
4 - SIGN THE PETITION: Sign the petition being sent to Universal executive Kathy Kelly-Brown, letting her know that you are not okay with this inappropriate film.
I'm boycotting 50 Shades of Grey petition by CitizenGo
5 - PRAY
