Heart of the Beholder

Overview

Heart of the Beholder chronicles the real-life struggles of a family who launched St. Louis's first videocassette rental shop in 1980. Their venture takes a dark turn when a corrupt prosecutor, influenced by a religious group’s blackmail, targets them for refusing to pull Martin Scorsese’s provocative film, "The Last Temptation of Christ," from their shelves. As the family's dream unravels under the weight of persecution and moral dilemmas, the story highlights the clash between artistic expression and societal pressure, ultimately leading to devastating consequences for their lives and business.