The film centers on a mother and her son as their bond evolves throughout ten years. Set against the backdrop of New York City during the nineties and two-thousands, it portrays the interplay of problems such as financial hardship, criminal activity, racial tensions, and neighborhood redevelopment. The performances are strong, and the characters are richly drawn. My only reservation is that the young actor occasionally comes across as overly whiny. I understand he’s dealing with difficult experiences like trauma and neglect, but still.

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