Message of Down and Out in B.H.


There was a subtle message in this movie that described how one unlikely individual can influence and change the lives of others. Jerry became involved with the entire family in one way or another. .all in a good, helpful, positive way. There were questionable moments but he always redeemed himself for the better. In the end it was obvious how much the family liked and sort of depended on him.

In a way it reminded me of the movie Bagdad Café where a emigrant woman does the same thing for a group of people from the café. Great movie!!!

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Another message conveyed by the ending was that bourgeois conformity and materialism is preferable to a life of freedom and poverty.

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You are absolutely right! I also liked Bagdad Cafe.

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