I cried - a lot

Rating: 8/10 (8 April 2018)

The story takes place less than 100 years ago in the American South. Segregated, inhumanized ... silenced. The palpable oppression of almost all characters is claustrophobic and disheartening. To imagine this time is a memory for some - a parent or grandparent's story to others, is almost unbelievable - which is exactly why this movie should be seen.
Lest we forget. Not just what these men did for our freedom, but what happened when their 'hero's journey' ended. Coming home only to fight a new battle of prejudice, ignorance, and extreme maliciousness.
The internal, eternal, battle of right and wrong. So yeah. I cried. A lot.
On a visual note, the colours and narrative are heart wrenchingly poetic. The Mississippi landscape is beautiful and surprisingly unforgiving. Visually it's dirty, and brown, juxtaposed against the lush greens and kaleidoscopic skies is a respite for all the heartache - which I think the characters themselves might agree.
They are each simply searching for home, for peace, for humanity. Aren't we all.