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Julianne Moore's 'Safe' Critiques Gender Roles and Environmental Health

6/6/2025

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In Todd Haynes’ gripping film "Safe," Julianne Moore portrays Carol White, a 1987 Los Angeles housewife grappling with enigmatic environmental ailments. As her condition worsens, she confronts skepticism from those around her. The film powerfully critiques societal gender roles and the New Age wellness movement, shedding light on the urgent and timeless concerns of environmental health.

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Story summary

In Todd Haynes’ gripping film "Safe," Julianne Moore portrays Carol White, a 1987 Los Angeles housewife grappling with enigmatic environmental ailments. As her condition worsens, she confronts skepticism from those around her. The film powerfully critiques societal gender roles and the New Age wellness movement, shedding light on the urgent and timeless concerns of environmental health.