I'll allow my $10 bucks to go to those hard working folks who worked on the film.

Seemed like the filmmakers tried to fit in too many key issues into the film. We're supposed to have our eyes opened by the parallels in our current society. Perhaps a clearer focus on one or two of those issues would have made for a better film.

Sadly, I'm left wanting a better product. This parallels Christian music for me in the 90s and early 2000s. It was okay and not bad, but it could not get out of the Christian cultural ghetto because it wasn't excellent.

Next time... hone your story and make sure it is compelling.

Get ready to be hit by some uncomfortable home truths. You think you are in control, but are you really?

The good: love it or hate it, will not leave you indifferent. The film asks a hard question and will push and push for answers from an audience that starts by simply rejecting the question.

The bad: perhaps the script tries to squeeze in too much, there's enough material for a series. Low budget, but It is amazing what they managed to do with it, I forgot about it ten minutes in.

And the pretty: Maurice Johnson absolutely shines here, he delivers in spades, with relish and panache. Loved it.

If you are assuming this is simply just another slavery-era movie, you are in for a shock. Nothing about this film is what you would expect. We've all heard of movies that get you thinking. Well, your mind will be asking questions during the film, but much much more after seeing it. You may end up hating Mr. Smith - not so much because of who he is - but because of what he makes you ask yourself.

You would absolutely never know this is an independent film. It's got letter-perfect casting, great acting, quality direction, beautiful photography, etc.

Get ready: this is one that will be talked about for years.