The acting was excellent. These are characters that are very believable. There are a variety of ages and roles, so there might be a character in it you can relate to.
If you've ever lived in a small town in the south, it will be easier to relate to the characters and traditions portrayed in this movie. I'm from a small town in the north & I could still relate since some of the traditions apply, especially in a simpler time.
There are some details that are not believable, so if you have to have absolute realism, this movie is not for you. I've know kids without family & those who have spent time in a juvenile facility, so I believe this part to be pretty realistic.
I challenge people to watch this movie with the perspective of race relations in the U.S. There are African Americans in this movie who are portrayed in a respectful way, though all the main characters are white. What if the dog catcher was African American? This would mean his nephew would be, too. It might change the way you view it, but if this movie was shown in the context of a majority white church community and then a discussion followed which includes questions about "what if...", it could make for a very interesting discussion that could be very enlightening.
If you've ever lived in a small town in the south, it will be easier to relate to the characters and traditions portrayed in this movie. I'm from a small town in the north & I could still relate since some of the traditions apply, especially in a simpler time.
There are some details that are not believable, so if you have to have absolute realism, this movie is not for you. I've know kids without family & those who have spent time in a juvenile facility, so I believe this part to be pretty realistic.
I challenge people to watch this movie with the perspective of race relations in the U.S. There are African Americans in this movie who are portrayed in a respectful way, though all the main characters are white. What if the dog catcher was African American? This would mean his nephew would be, too. It might change the way you view it, but if this movie was shown in the context of a majority white church community and then a discussion followed which includes questions about "what if...", it could make for a very interesting discussion that could be very enlightening.