Restoration: Another Brick in a New World

by Darris McNeely

I wonder when filmmakers will take a bold step away from sex and finally tell a story without major emphasis on the sexual preferences of the main characters. Maybe not in my lifetime, but I can always hope.

I just returned from seeing the latest "blockbuster" movie of the season, Alexander. It is the story of the fourth century B.C. colossus, Alexander the Great, which opened during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. (See World News and Prophecy, November 2004, "The Man Who Would Be God.") If I were a film critic, I would have to give this movie a thumbs-down because of one major thematic element.

Alexander's bisexual nature is given more emphasis in this film than it deserves by any credible standard. Alexander changed his world and future generations when he took his army east against the Persians and conquered everything in his path until he came to the Indus River in India and was forced to turn back when his troops would go no further. In 11 years he turned his world upside down in his effort to unite the peoples of Europe and Asia.

He was a study in contrasts. Ambitious, driven and bold, he was benevolent to those who showed deference to his power and vengeful to any who dared challenge or stand in his way. In the end he died from years of warring, alcohol and, some say, the absence of worlds to conquer.

Alexander did great things and is a fascinating figure to study. He was successful for many reasons, but his sexuality was not one of them. Unfortunately, the makers of this film chose to spend much time on this while omitting whole chapters of his story, all far more interesting and vital to understanding the man and his deeds.

Today America is in the midst of a struggle over legitimization of marriage between gay couples. During the past election there were several initiatives on the ballot attempting to deal with this divisive issue.

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