Boy Erased

The poster for Boy Erased features a soft, warm-toned composition with three characters: Lucas Hedges centered and facing forward, framed by Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe turned away in emotional poses. The background shows a lit cross-shaped pattern, suggesting a religious setting. The tagline reads: “Based On The Unforgettable True Story.” Praise and star ratings are quoted above. The title is in a classic serif font, and below are credits for cast and crew including Joel Edgerton as writer and director.

Director: Joel Edgerton

Lead Actors: Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe, Joel Edgerton

Release Year: 2018

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7008872/

Podcast Episode: Episode 079: No, There Isn’t a Gay Blood Test — Boy Erased (2018) with Lee Golembiewski

Psychology Concepts: attitudes, aversive conditioning, Behavioral Psychology, childhood trauma, Clinical Psychology, cognitive dissonance, conversion therapy, Developmental Psychology, diagnosis, family dynamics, gender, implicit bias, morality, prejudice, queer theory, relationships, Religious Psychology, sexual orientation, Social Psychology, therapy, treatment