This movie is like a throwback to the early nineties, which was also a time of throwback to the 1970's. Sometimes, you never really comprehend what era your are in. The Soul, Funk, and R& B soundtrack is so cool - a reflection of one of the most memorable, recognizable eras of the last century, again the early 90s. Indeed, it would become the twilight period of the old times unbeknownst to us at the time. There are no cellphones, no computers, no post early 90s gadgets in 99% of the film, which in reflective moments is filled with Native American music that seems to summon from deep within, a salient need to return to one's roots. The love making scene between Bratt and Riddley is utterly tender accompanied by a mixture of Native American and African music fused together with no vulgarity. I was happy to see that though it presents Native Americans in a rather typical light, it shows innate acceptance within the culture itself with all the warmth long ago infused by the ancient Mayans. After his son graduates, the gravity of life hits him. He returns to Shell in tears, real tears. They don't say much if anything. He just gets in his car and drives to Los Angeles where his son is attending college to make amends at last.
This was truly a touching film, a real life story of man who is finding himself .....successfully..... with courage.
its all there - Elizabeth Doerr - Nashville, TN United States
For anyone who loves the real San Francisco, who has a son that's drifting away to a place you dont understand, or has a father who's not there when you want to come home, or who has struggled with demons, or loves old cars, graffiti and murals, who's looking for redemption, this a movie that you'll keep. Peter Bratt's best directing, Benjamin Bratt's best performance.
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great movie, oscar quality.
beautiful view of overcoming anger and denial towards transitional growth as human being.
our relationships with our children our family is the most important.
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