Marvin & Tige

This is an ever so sensitive story that shows a very unique bond between an aging lonely person and a homeless child. The care and love that develops between the two proves once again that love is possible from a non biological father towards a child that is not his son. One that raises a child, knows him well, and wins his trust becomes actually a father figure for any child. Tige, the colored little boy was played perfectly by a little child managing to steal the hearts of us all. The moral of this film is that only sincere feelings can create unique bonds. Marvin expressed such sincere feelings towards little Tige. Only by acting in such a manner could he reach this kind of special bond. Marvin's courage and honorable sacrifice must be admired, he gives up the most precious thing in his life and retreats back to his lonely and bleak life. The end of this lovely friendship ends so tragically for Marvin but in a very justified way for Tige. This film is greatly recommended for improving parental qualities and skills.

This film is near to my heart, no only am I a loyal Cassavetes fan, I think there is touch-point in this for everyone. A good film to watch with children. The story is so sweet and hard to be with as well. I wish this writer/director would take on similar projects to this one rather than the path taken since this film was made. Perhaps a story of a little Hasen for example. See this movie, it will remind you that film making doesn't need to be pyrotechnics or smash cuts to be meaningful and good entertainment, nor does the story line need to be about thugs or cops. The time for independent film is now, to go back to basics.....................a good story.

Eleven-year-old Gibran Brown's single mother dies, and he heads onto the streets. He's thinking about killing himself with a razor when depressed widower John Cassavetes sits down and talks to him. Eventually he takes him home and tries to take care of him.

It's well intentioned and beautifully performed, although I found its feel-good attitude occasionally a bit saccharine. It was filmed in Atlanta, although there isn't that much that couldn't have been set in any major city.

With Billy Dee Williams and Denise Nicholas.

I wasn't expecting it... honestly, it wasn't on my radar at all, I'd not heard of this little indie gem

it's a tear jerker, but I didn't mind the manipulation at all, of course, that's viewing this film in 2022 instead of 1982 when the film was originally made... it's release was delayed several years due to the Atlanta Child Murders, without that tragedy looming over it's screening, this film could almost be anytime an impoverished kid loses a mother and a down and out stranger steps up

I am assuming this was a labor of love... not a lot of budget but some serious quality people stepped up to make this piece happen, John Cassavetes is almost upstaged by the young Gibran Brown, considering the crackerjack performance he turns in I am really surprised he doesn't have more film credits... Billy Dee Williams doesn't have a lot do but turns in the goods... really notable small role by Denise. Nicolas.

Worth the watch.

This film isn't all that bad.It just isn't very good.Although this was released as a feature,the plot has TV Movie written all over it.Gibran Brown is pretty endearing as the little kid,and both Cassavetes and Billy Dee Williams turn in competent performances,but both have done much better work.If you really want to see John Cassavetes light up the screen,watch "Mikey and Nickie" with Peter Falk.In this film,he just looks too tired.