Loved this simple story, told with a lot of heart by Dee Rees and Adepero Oduye. I loved Oduye and Pernell Walker, both of whom inhabited their characters with a sense of authenticity that broke my heart. I wished at times some of the other characters had more to do, as there were hints of greatness that were hamstrung by the screenplay (especially with the parents). Special shoutout to Bradford Young’s cinematography, which was BEAUTIFUL.

This is an example of a small independent movie that probably would not have been made without the help of Netflix. While it's a shame that it's not going to be seen on the big screen, it's great that we can see the version the Director (Olivia Newman) intended to make. It's a decent drama about a young, troubled teen with some very difficult decisions to make. The lead role is expertly played by Elvire Emanuelle, who is one to watch after this performance. It's not going to tear up any trees in terms of originality but has a similar feel to 'The Fits' and to a lesser extent 'Pariah'.