OP-ED: I Know We Should Be Discussing Mental Health, But I Still Find It Weird That 'Schindler's List' Had a Sex Scene

Look, I get it. We need to have a meaningful dialogue about mental health. Without a robust and honest conversation, we will never erode the stigma surrounding mental health and help each other live more balanced lives.

But what is up with that sex scene in "Schindler’s List?"

I love watching a hot and heavy makeout just as much as the next guy, but this one felt out of place. How am I supposed to feel about seeing Oskar Schindler’s bare ass? I suppose the scene was meant to characterize Schindler as an opportunistic playboy at the start of the war. But, it was still weird.

Bear in mind, none of this is meant to detract from the ongoing conversation about mental health.

Liam Neeson definitely has a great body — but I wonder if the definitive Holocaust film was the best place to show it off. I had no desire to watch a sweaty, passionate sex scene during a grand epic about humanity’s darkest hour. 

This article will be over shortly, so we can resume a spirited discussion about mindfulness and self-care.

One of the most arresting scenes in "Schindler's List" shows Jews running laps naked as the Nazis judge who is healthy enough to work. It’s disturbing, raw, and intense. So why do we also see nude Oskar Schindler getting booty in the master bedroom? It makes no sense.

And, at one point, you see Amon Göth get laid? What the fuck is that?

By the way, try to remember that you have worth and your happiness is valuable. Make time each day to do something you love. Prioritize yourself.

I know that Steven Spielberg won "Best Picture" for "Schindler's List," but it’s three hours long. Are you sure those 30 seconds of Oskar Schindler doing it cowgirl style were absolutely essential? Trim the fat, Steven.

If you need someone to talk to, there are resources available. You are not alone.