laserwiz77

Wow, congratulations on your directorial debut Ms. Kendrick! That was an awesome film and highlights the patriarchy in a very poignant way. This era of this film takes place in the late 1970's just as I was graduating from high school. Do the math and I am about to become the age where I'll be eligible for Medicare. As I have matured I have begun to understand and care about societal mores such as inequality and the patriarchy and the potentially devastating effects this has had on our society. This film is an excellent portrayal of the patriarchal mindset and I strongly believe it should be shown in high school social study classes and wish everyone would see it. Hopefully it will be recognized at the Academy awards. It is my belief that the upcoming election is a referendum on the patriarchy and this film highlights the fact that choices have consequences.

I absolutely LOVED this movie. I'm a sucker for true stories and this one is written beautifully, had great acting and contained several messages about perseverance, patriotism, young love, cultural pride, race relations, sportsmanship (and the lack thereof) as well as some great life lessons involving doing the right thing. It also touched briefly on a subject near and dear to my heart that had to do with the inability to have children. This is a great film that can be enjoyed by the entire family. I saw it at the movie theater and people actually started clapping at the end which is rare these days.

It has been my experience that smart people seek out therapy. Further, highly intelligent people need therapy. Unfortunately the topic of therapy is taboo in the Unites States. If you think you may need therapy the chances are that you do. If you are confused about, can't find, afford or commit to finding a therapist this documentary is a great place to start. IMHO (in my humble opinion).

While I'm not a therapist I have benefitted by seeing a therapist a few times during my 62 years on the planet and recognize the value in using the tools described in this documentary. It's relevant and not difficult or hard to watch. I applaud Mr. Hill for having the courage in making this documentary and want to thank Mr. Stutz for his insight and wisdom.