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The Material Boy (2015)
Director: Luizo Vega
Cast: Luizo Vega, Madonna, Bruce LaBruce, Udo Kier
Runtime73 min
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An Italo-American teenaged girl in Michigan, with a Catholic family, becomes pregnant. To avoid both a scandal and an abortion, she secretly gives birth to a boy in hospital, which is run by nuns. They establish a false identity for him and arrange to have him brought up in Argentina. At the age of 18, the boy discovers that his biological mother is Madonna Ciccone, who, after giving him up, became the iconic international pop-culture mega-star.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Material Boy, a 2015 film directed by Luizo Vega, is a fictionalized account of Madonna's early life. While the film has not received widespread critical acclaim, it has generated some interest among fans of the pop icon. The film's unique premise about Madonna's teenage pregnancy and the son she gave up for adoption has been met with mixed reactions from audiences, though specific ratings data is not widely available.
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Fans of bold directorial visions, genre-blending narratives, and pop culture icons will likely find The Material Boy from 2015 directed by Luizo Vega to be a compelling and unique cinematic experience. The film's exploration of identity, motherhood, and the legacy of fame offers a fresh take on the coming-of-age story.