This was a work of fiction, far from the real story.

Rating: 1/10 (31 March 2007)

I seriously thought the movie would show both the good and the bad. Nothing was mentioned about social services investigations, reports of bruises and filth covering his son from the living conditions, the fact the internship was awarded by default due to requirements of public companies to hire minorities. Without affirmative action, I personally would have not had the opportunities I have had since the 80s. The movie would have been lovely had I not read about the real story. The real story should be shown to parents on how not to raise your children and the compromises that must be made professionally in order to provide safety and security to children. Two jobs working blue collar would have kept a roof over the child and food on the table. Chasing dreams can come later when your Child's needs are first secure. Also, the minimum internship hours in the 80s for a stockbroker were 80 to 100 hours a week. If he was leaving before 5:00 PM each day without explanation, it should be clear skin shade and the scare of stiff penalties for not hiring a % minority was the most likely scenario.