
In the years 1986 and 1998 three black children living in Mississippi deal with poverty, violence and abuse. Young Kari the main character, is a talented pianist who hopes to pursue a career in it one day. Her sister Leigh is struggling to hide her lesbian relationship with her girlfriend, Paula. Their cousin Sammy, is a star basketball player. Each child deals with their dysfunctional family, including gambling, alcoholism, and poverty.... (Full plot summary below)
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In the years 1986 and 1998 three black children living in Mississippi deal with poverty, violence and abuse. Young Kari the main character, is a talented pianist who hopes to pursue a career in it one day. Her sister Leigh is struggling to hide her lesbian relationship with her girlfriend, Paula. Their cousin Sammy, is a star basketball player. Each child deals with their dysfunctional family, including gambling, alcoholism, and poverty.
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| Movie DearestFr. Chris CarpenterUnrelentingly grim...Despite some excellent performances, (the film) offers little that hasn't been shown or said before. |
| Philadelphia InquirerSteven ReaExceptionally fine performances elevate what could have been a pile-it-on melodrama into something deeper and more unsettling. |
| User ReviewDaniel PVery good! Emotional movie based on true events. It's about breaking the cycle that can keep one from their dreams. |
| User ReviewAvi VEmotionally charged. Tense. She truly gets to the heart of chaos in a family plagued by a generational curse. Raw and unforgiving but beautifully cut. |
| User ReviewJocey D....makes you grateful in every aspect of your life. |
| User ReviewArnaldo RGood movie about the trappings of life in the South and the hope that can arise from a seemingly hopeless situation. Education is one of the keys to freedom and a renewed mindset. |
| User ReviewJulia ROne of the most heartbreaking movies I've ever seen. |
| User ReviewLarry LThis unknown film captivated us tonight. Strong characters, confusing family connections, a sometimes annoying bouncy camera, and juxtaposing of the strong core and harsh family abuse made for a draining, involving experience. |
| User ReviewIrene Sthe story of a family and extended family starting the 1980's until now and the turmoils of their families and those around them. |
| User ReviewLee MUnrelentingly grim...Despite some excellent performances, (the film) offers little that hasn't been shown or said before. |