Do you struggle to understand the 
intricacies of the critically acclaimed, Face/Off? Join hosts Taylor CorreaWhite and Paige Bartusiak on this week’s episode of CineAmerican Dream as they break down the movie’s meaning and broader connections to its depiction of America.
Face/Off (1997) is an American action movie, directed by John Woo, starring renowned actors including Nicolas Cage and John Travolta. The protagonists of the film, a terrorist played by Cage and an FBI agent played by Travolta, are sworn enemies who take on each other’s appearances in an ultimate fight for revenge, justice, and power. Both protagonists find themselves doing things that are “out of character” as they are trapped in the face of the other, creating a dramatic and action-packed storyline as they navigate the other person’s respective environments. A brilliant convergence of humor, action, and emotional intensity, John Woo illumines several salient themes, such as identity, violence, and the timeless battle between good versus evil. In this episode, we unpack how the various elements of this film reveal these themes, and the subsequent lessons we can take from watching them unfold.
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Additional Readings
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Click here for the link to the “TinTin in America” comic book issue that is also referenced in this week’s episode.
