Wow... those are very cool subject matters. They overlap with what I do, as I study performance of all kinds. In fact this past weekend we were discussing the concept of "catharsis," whether or not the Greek idea that watching violence and horror would purge the audience of such emotions (sorry if you all already know about this) is still relevant, something we should try for in our theatre, or even something useful. Does it motivate us to rectify political wrongs or does it pacify us?
I would love to hear more of what you've found!!!
Two more things: How do you feel about the recent news stories that have come out where Mel Gibson's dad has denied the Holocaust, saying it was largely fictional? And also, I wonder about the portrayal of women's sexuality as an evil thing. I mean, Satan is traditionally a man, so making Satan a woman who refuses to accept her femininity (sort of the opposite of Mary Magdelene, who embraces it too much) is making quite a statement, I think.
Look at me, geeking out. 
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Re: Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ".....
