When the Religious Right Came for Martin Scorsese
In 1961, when Scorsese was an undergraduate at N.Y.U., a friend told him about a novel, “The Last Temptation of Christ.” Its author, Nikos Kazantzakis, had nearly been excommunicated from the Greek Orthodox Church for its depiction of Jesus as a tormented man wrestling with his destiny. In the Bible
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The article explores the backlash faced by Martin Scorsese from the Religious Right due to his adaptation of 'The Last Temptation of Christ', highlighting the tension between artistic expression and religious beliefs. It reflects on the historical context of censorship and the impact of faith on creative works.
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