The Education of Shelby Knox (2005)
- 7.1
- 74 mins
- Documentary, Romance
Storyline
A 15-year-old girl's transformation from conservative Southern Baptist to liberal Christian and ardent feminist parallels her fight for sex education and gay rights in Lubbock, Texas.
Plot Keywords
teen girl, high-school student, family member, pastor, christian, amusing, engaging, disheartening, high school, sex education, politics, conservatism, gay rights, christianity, quest, growing up, 2000s
Short Review
This would have been a stronger work had the filmmakers more fully explored how Knox arrived at her convictions... Still, it's pretty eye-opening, and it's hard not to be awed by her determination and resilience.
Trailer
Streaming Service
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