Chosen by Nigel
The film
Introverted geek David and his extrovert, shallow sister Jennifer find themselves transported to 'Plesantville', a black-and-white 1958 sitcom. They agree to stay 'in character' but can't help bringing insights, new thinking and thus - gasp! - colour to the town. Along with liberated sexuality, the townspeople also discover restrictive laws, racial ('colour') segregation and hate crimes. Once the most resistant citizen becomes 'coloured' equilibrium is restored - with a comfortable amount of uncertainty. David and Jennifer also find themselves - he has learnt how to stand up to bullies and returns to the modern world; she realises she wants an education and stays behind, at least for now.
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