John Safran vs. God - TV-PG
Odd mix of satire and skits for sturdy souls only.
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- TV Rating: TV-PG
- Network: Sundance Channel
- Cast: John Safran
- Genre: Comedy
Parents need to know
Families can talk about the media's relationship with religion. How is religion usually portrayed in movies and TV shows? Why do you think that is? Do you tend to agree or disagree with that depiction? Families can also discuss their own beliefs. What religion, if any, does your family practice? Do you feel like you can make fun of your religion, or is it too sacred? How do you feel when people make fun of religion -- yours or someone else's? How do you feel about what John Safran does in this show?
Message
Social Behavior:
The show satirizes religion using tactics that some viewers might find offensive -- like tricking a sheikh into issuing a fatwa.
Consumerism:
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
In one episode the host takes a hallucinogenic drug. While he speaks optimistically about the experience, the actual footage wouldn't inspire others to try it.
Violence
Some talk of war, death, etc., but no violent images shown.
Sex
Occasional discussion of sexual arousal and masturbation.
Language
Uncensored and strong: from "hell" to "f--k."
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Sierra Filucci
Is it any good?
The show's mixture of reality/documentary footage and satirical skits make it an original. Many viewers might not know what to make of it, but it has a certain charm (in the vein of low-budget community television). People who don't like humor based on religion will probably want to steer clear, for Safran definitely pokes fun at issues that many people take very seriously. But at least he's an equal-opportunity satirist, even calling out atheists on their inability to articulate the Big Bang theory.
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