What is footloose bomont?

The fictional town of Bomont is the setting for the movie "Footloose," released in 1984. The story follows the arrival of Ren McCormack, who moves from Chicago to Bomont with his mother. Bomont is a small town in rural America that has recently outlawed dancing and loud music due to a tragic accident that claimed the lives of four teenagers. The town reverend, Shaw Moore, played by John Lithgow, spearheaded the ban, which has brought much criticism and frustration from the town's younger population. Ren becomes friends with local teens, including the Rev. Moore's daughter, Ariel, played by Lori Singer, and plans to challenge the ban on dancing. The town of Bomont represents the divide between traditional and contemporary values, with the conflict between generations at the center of the plot. The film was a commercial success and launched the careers of Kevin Bacon, who played Ren McCormack, and director Herbert Ross.