This is the music video for Madonna's "Like a Prayer", a very successful song from over 25 years ago. I have to say I enjoyed the watch. It is definitely a very catchy tune and the melody stays in the head. Now, about the video, Madonna was always known for being provocative, so it shouldn't come as a big surprise that she is making love to a Black Jesus in here, wears clothes for the entire film that show more than they reveal. At least, the message in the end is a good one when she goes to the police station to help the Black guy out despite being threatened by the racists in a previous scene. All in all, a good watch and in my opinion Madonna, who was 30 when this was made, looks better than ever here. I always thought she was the hottest as a brunette. Little side-note you may know the male lead actor from "Cool Runnings". in this music video here, he does a solid job too. Really good overall result. Recommended.
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Blunt, outspoken, provocative controversial music video!
blanbrn15 June 2019
In 1989 pop queen Madonna had a huge super hit with this single "Like a Prayer" as the words were moving, yet the music video was eye popping causing a stir that "MTV" would only air at later times! It's themes of religion and race shook many as it shows a black man as a suspect in front of a church, as a murder committed was put on him! And Madonna pushed the limits with the gospel showing wounds and blood on her hands like that of the crucifixion! Need I say more as the material girl really pushed the limits and boundaries of expression.
If it's not controversial, then it's not Madonna
Calicodreamin26 October 2021
Beautiful
Kirpianuscus8 February 2020
After three decades, the music, the video are only significant. Both - more seductive for the clear noble message, for the gospel choir, for the sensuality perceived as symbols chain. Provocative ? Off course, it is a Madonna song ! But important is the precise way to define the violence and racism and to remind the love as basic trait of Christianity. So, beautiful.
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