Synopsis

A palpable anxiety grips America. An anxiety centered on what has come to be called “the traditional family,” and a fervent desire to “save” it. This rallying cry isn’t solely emanating from right-wing conservatives and religious groups in the heartland—though they are certainly contributing to the clamor. The media, driven by advertising interests, and even government entities have a vested stake in upholding this idealized image: mother, father, two children, dog, and a white picket fence. Yet