Well written. Great casting. Extremely well performed. A slight liberal bias (but that's okay).

Rating: 8/10 (6 July 2019)

Really enjoyed this film. Unfortunately it portrays everyone in the south as mouth-breathing racists and most people in the north as accepting and willing to grow, which is a lie but that is okay. I am from Chicago. I guarantee that I experienced racism in my city. However, I did experience racism more overtly in the deep south to the point of a coward spitting tobacco on my car when I was in a store. I was in the military at the time protecting this country, which speaks volumes.
In my view, this film also fails to portray how the average African American would have likely viewed the lead with more disdain as an "Uncle Tom." They touch on this aspect very briefly during a scene involving a game of horseshoes. Other than that it appears that he is embraced and admired by other African Americans versus shunned for his mannerism and success. That said, no film will ever satisfy everyone 100 percent. Overall, I give the writers, actors, and directors a huge "thumbs up" for this film. Bravo! However, considering the character of the driver and his associates, I sometimes wonder if Italians get tired of seeing themselves portrayed as mobsters and hustlers.
I applaud this film. It is a fresh, must needed reminder of reality. Too many people today seem to think this centuries old issue doesn't impact our lives anymore.
I personally hold no grudge against anyone simply because of their ethnicity. I don't care what "color" you are. If your heart is in the right place that is all that matters. Although there are still many cowardly racists in this country, there are far more people of all ethnicities who oppose their ignorance.
This film struck a good balance in broaching a very serious and emotional issue without being divisive. It shows the growth of some of the characters along the way.
Last thought. This film included a scene for the sake of pushing a lifestyle agenda that I could have done without. I am simply tired of Hollywood injecting their personal views in virtually every film today. Even so-called news networks are nothing more than political propaganda machines. It would be nice if the industry would keep their personal viewpoints out of their business just like I do when I go to work each day.