Possibly the best depiction of racial tension in 1990's California

Rating: Null/10 (9 July 2017)

This was such a wonderfully crafted movie from top to bottom. From the show stealing acting by Edward Norton as the lead character (Derek Vineyard) to the marvelous score from Richard Ford ( I think). It's more than just a tale about tensions between you black and men in America. It covers the racial boiling point that the city of Los Angeles was on the cusp of during the Rodney King Trial in the early 90's.
It follows a middle aged white family (the Vineyards) living in Los Angeles and how they are affected by race in their community , their schools and home
I don't want to give too much away but please give the movie a chance if you haven't seen it. Whether you're white, black, old, young ,racist or tolerant. There is something in this movie for anyone no matter what stage you're in, in your life . It's important for everyone to see how race affects us everyday and how even though we are different in the end we are just people's trying to live our lives day in and day out .
Please give this movie a try ; it's not a preachy as I am making it sound! -Ash Itty