Grand Avenue

TV Movie
1996
R
2h 47m

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When Mollie's boyfriend Jack dies on the reservation, she is asked to leave the reservation by her boyfriend's sister for not being one of their own, aside from Mollie's son. Mollie is force... Read allWhen Mollie's boyfriend Jack dies on the reservation, she is asked to leave the reservation by her boyfriend's sister for not being one of their own, aside from Mollie's son. Mollie is forced to pack up here belongings and her children and move to northern california, right into ... Read allWhen Mollie's boyfriend Jack dies on the reservation, she is asked to leave the reservation by her boyfriend's sister for not being one of their own, aside from Mollie's son. Mollie is forced to pack up here belongings and her children and move to northern california, right into a gang infested neighborhood.

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7.2/10

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Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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10vnetta

Want to find a copy

I actually lived on the title name street in Santa Rosa,CA. when the movie was filmed the cameras rolled right past my house and that scene is in the movie. I saw the movie as soon as it came out but never got a copy. I would really like to see it again, but have had no luck finding it.

9ccasiascc

An excellent portrayal of modern Native American life.

This excellent movie is on PLEX. I saw this originally on HBO but could not find it to watch on any platform. I remembered about a month ago and found out it is on the PLEX channel to watch and enjoy. ( 5/9/2024.) The movie has excellent acting and shows the modern lifestyle that Native Americans are challenged with whether it be dealing with the cultural aspects or the everyday issues that are intertwined with the average Native American upbringing. Being part NA, I connected with this story instantly. Whether it be in California, New Mexico or even New York city, this story will ring true to any Native American viewer.

larrylove76

great film

When i first saw this film I thought it was just another Native American movie,but as I kept watching it brought you into their personal life and showed just how much they still are being discriminated against. General Americans should watch this movie and realize what a great people they are and see how they are not defeated yet and keep struggling.If you are in the mood for a realistic portrayal of Native Americans and not just the "cowboy and indian" I strongly recommend it.

ojibwegal

i lost this movie but i want to buy the video again

this movie really touched me! because the family is all mixed up, while the mother tries hard to cope with life. while justine does things that are wrong. and alice tries hard to be the responsible one. I live in the city, but somehow i learn from the movie. because the way it is to live in the city. you have to fit in to survive. unless you go somewhere else like to finish school, have a family, to be responsible. people can learn from watching the movie. it also shows to be compassionate to other races and your own people. but i'm really from garden hill, manitoba, its also tough to live anywhere cause trouble is everywhere until you make it better in how you live. it was too bad i lost the movie. it cost me $30.00

10WSTCOASTNATIVE

Great girl night movie

This is such a wonderful depiction of Native life. Not all Natives grow up on the rez, I didn't .It shows how single motherhood and life really is. So many movies today are hard to believe, but this one is great! I love this movie so much and are so bummed that I can't find it on DVD or VHS. I know of at least 10 people who would buy it. Please, someone, anyone....get this movie out for the public. So many more people could be enjoying it just as much as me and my cousins have. This is also a great girl night movie, not to scare any guys. But it is a tear-jerker, so guys be prepared with some tissues and girls get the popcorn because it is a long movie.

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Trivia
Writer Greg Sarris is himself a Pomo tribal member and adapted his own short stories novel, of the same name, for the film.

Quotes
Alice: What about the social workers?
Mollie: What about 'em? They got 'em in Santa Rosa just like they got 'em on the rez. For all I know they got 'em on the goddamn moon.
Justine: They would if we was there.