Flannery O’Connor’s Vision of Grace in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

“There is something in us, as storytellers and as listeners to stories, that demands the redemptive act, that demands that what falls at least be offered the chance to be restored." - Flannery O'Connor

For this episode of the podcast we're doubling up the Sherlocks as Rachel is joined by her brother Michael to discuss the film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. In this episode we place the film in the tradition of the Southern Gothic genre and talk about the influence of Flannery O'Connor on the film's story and storytelling technique. We delve into O'Connor's use of violence and grace, and analyze the role of God in our yearning for both justice and mercy.

Music: Ashton Manor by Kevin MacLeod

Hosts: Rachel Sherlock, Michael Sherlock

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Works Referenced:

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)

A Good Man Is Hard to Find by Flannery O'Connor

Mystery and Manners by Flannery O'Connor

'How Three Billboards went from film fest darling to awards-season controversy' by Alissa Wilkinson

'Beyond Grief and Anger: A Review of “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”' by Fr. Damien Ference

"Three Billboards, Flannery O’Connor, and Hope" by Philip Bunn 

The Violent Bear It Away by Flannery O'Connor

The Habit of Being by Flannery O'Connor

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