A Thousand and One

Solido ed intenso dramma di strada che mette alla luce degli elementi poco noti ma che riportano ad evidenti problemi della cultura americana. La struttura della sceneggiatura è ottima, narra le vicende di una famiglia tra alti e bassi nella lotta per la sopravvivenza economica, tralasciando gli argomenti legati alle gang e alla criminalità di quel tipo che solitamente sono facile preda per questo tipo di film. Complessivamente sono incipit e finale ad essere le parti più deboli per la loro complessità che li rende meno intuitivi e diretti rispetto al resto delle sequenze. Molto ben costruiti i personaggi, le loro caratteristiche e le personalità complete che li rendono veri, senza che siano presenti buoni o cattivi, ma solamente persone che cercano a loro modo di vivere e di sopravvivere.

a powerful, generational saga that expertly explores that which remains when everything else changes. some truly amazing performances as well.

I was disappointed. Inez did not learn from all her bad decisions. She was physically and verbally abusive to her husband and verbally abusive to Terry. Lucky was the best thing that ever happened to Terry and Inez. As she said "damaged people don't know how to love" She played the victim. Was Terry going to end up at an Ivy League school?? Probably not... because of the poor choices she had made. Had she come clean long ago, perhaps he would have a chance. As she said in the movie "maybe it was more for me than for you." I did not see selflessness but selfishness. She was also very aware of what was going on in the neighborhood. Why she would trust the landlord was very unrealistic. Selflessness would have been marching down to DSS and admitting everything and getting it all straightened out and getting him a birth certificate and a social security card no matter what it took.

I loved this movie! A testament to how people can come from difficult places and make a family.

I recently watched this movie only because Tiana Taylor was in it 😍 once I started watching it I couldn’t stop stopping! Very emotional It has several twist and extraordinary, surprising ending!!!

What a way to give birth to A.V. Rockwell's future as she wrote and directed one unconventional, clandestine mother-and-son story. Teyana Taylor led with so much motherly fierceness and passion. I love stories and filmmaking like this—heavily dependent on the writing with strong performances to personify. Reminded me so much of Moonlight.

A slow burning explosive. Authentic performances grounded in superb urban detail, & winning direction make this extraordinary story believable and heartwarming.

A slice of life drama that plays well and keeps you engrossed until the end.

such a real portrayal of what a mother's love looks like! do NOT miss this!!!

Up there with Incendie for most heartbreaking movies I've ever seen.