Mama's Boy: A Story from Our Americas

10/10 The story simply brings true hope. Than even in such a great divde that we're right now, there is hope indeed and that mending or even building new (some very surprising!) bridges is possible. Made me feel so much more positive and genuinely hopeful in these bleak and horrifying times. Hope, love, stories to share <3 Just go watch it.

It tells a beautifully poignant story of a very remarkable woman and her children. Their falls and joys, their fears, prejudice, but also wins, bonds and happiness. And how that one woman and her strong family values changed the whole nation.

Also an interesting look into how we can be together, even when it seems we could never even sit down at the same table, inspiring.

I loved every minute of this documentary. Dustin Lance Black's story about his mother was so beautiful. His mother would be so proud of him. It was not an easy road for Dustin, but to hear how his mom overcame so many obstacles and she never gave up. Neither did Dustin. Never a harsh word about his adversaries but words of encouragement and never giving up. I plan to continue watching quality work created by Dustin and hope he continues to create more documentaries on social issues and human rights.

I hope viewers feel encouraged after watching this documentary - humans can be resilient and do anything if determined.

Ignore the moments in the film that lapse into mushy sentimentality. Black not only loves his family, but he loves the culture that spawned them, even when they don't themselves understand what loving him back means.

I am an Army Brat from a conservative Southern family, and I spent a long time working for Zions Bank. I truly understand his faith in his family and in the Mormon church. I know that the opposition to same sex marriage is homophobia. I believe that there will come a reconciliation with between gay children and their religious families, but I believe it more after seeing the film.

Don't give up.

A very touching, moving and inspiring documentary based on the book Mama's Boy by Dustin Lance Black.

I laughed, I cried and I empathized with Dustin and his family. This is a story about fighters, the strong bond of family and the need to be accepted. Everyone can watch this and take something positive away from it.

This is my first review on IMDB and I felt compelled to leave a review on this because, as Dustin Lance Black said, stories are very important and they need to be told as they help to bring people together and build bridges - and God knows we really need to bring people together in this ever divided world.

Having read and loved Black's book, I had no idea it had been turned into a documentary when I stumbled upon it. Why isn't there more of a fuss about this terrific film? This is a remarkable story about a beautiful woman who overcame so many torturous obstacles and who faced each one with tremendous courage. While this is clearly about a son's unwavering love for his mother, it is also about Dustin Lance Black's crusade to overturn Proposition 8 and his fight for his mother's life. It is a heartfelt, beautiful story that speaks to the heart, compassion, and strength for which we should all strive in our lives.

When I read the book, I had to wipe away tears that made the words blurry. The documentary is no less affective. Highly recommended.