The daughter of the bishop of a polygamist sect falls in love with a man who is not a member of the group. His parents do not approve of the relationship, and things are complicated when a man who already has four wives wants to marry her.
Should you watch Polygamy? If you are a fan of old, slightly dusty morality plays that feel like they were pulled from a time capsule, then sure. If you prefer your cinema to have, you know, actual pacing or modern sensibilities, you’re probably going to be checking your watch every ten minutes. It’s not for everyone, ...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Pat Carlyle
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"Should you watch Polygamy? If you are a fan of old, slightly dusty morality plays that feel like they were pulled from a time capsule, then sure. If you prefer your cinema to have, you know, actual pacing or modern sensibilities, you’re probably going to be checking your watch every ten minutes. It’s not for everyone, and it definitely feels its age. The story is basically a classic forbidden love trope, but with the specific backdrop of a polygamist sect. The bishop’s daughter is caught in the..."
Lillian Gaffney, Pat Carlyle
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