The Holly

This film is very profound and is an eye opener for what's happening to our youth in Denver. I'm proud to see Terrance Roberts is running for mayor. It's time for real leadership and change in this city and me and my family are supporting his campaign.

Hopefully now we can talk about what youth of color are going through in America. Terrance Roberts has been fighting for justice for decades and now he can fight for justice as the next Mayor of Denver. There should be a reality show around his campaign as we speak, someone in Hollywood is dropping the ball and missing out on historical content.

This must-see documentary is a riveting, unforgettable look at the heartbreak and corruption, entrenched pathologies and dueling interests that enable the cycle of violence in one urban Denver neighborhood to roll on and on. The plot twists and danger, stubborn hope and cynicism in play, the world weariness of people who doggedly continue to try to improve things anyway (often at great risk for their safety), illustrate why problems are so deep rooted and change is elusive. Terrance Roberts has put himself at the intersection of all of it - a maelstrom of gang members, police informants, neighborhood kingpins, developers and the local cops and prosecutors.

I got to see "The Holly" recently in Los Angeles and was blown away. It was a riveting , thought provoking and inspiring movie that I highly recommend people check out. No spoilers here, but there were a few twists I did not see coming. Terrence Roberts as well as Julian Rubenstein (the Director) truly inspired me with the journey they have been though for so many years. This movie takes you along their wild ride and the journey that they both went on and it will not dissapoint. This film is an Academy Award contender for sure. I am telling everyone I know to go watch this film! A powerful, riveting story that I am glad was told!

The documentary is well done, informative, and covers topics that have that have been permeating in not only Denver, but various cities around the country. Through it's storytelling, it provides the deeper look into how greed and gentrification goals have made way for corruption, violence, and negative political influence to thrive in the area.

It dares the audience to consider how some of what's happening in the Holly neighborhood may be happening in other historically black neighborhoods throughout the country.

If you haven't seen this film already, you need to watch it. It's an absolute must see!

Great story.telling! This documentary told a complex story and wasn't shy of touching on tough conversations and topics. I recommend everyone to give it a watch. You will learn so much. These are real life issues. We have to talk about them. We have to hear these stories in order to learn and understand. If you didn't know about the Holly neighborhood, you discover that through the film makers work of art. 10/10 would recommend.

To incite change we can't ignore the corruption that exists in inner cities or with institutions claiming to protect and advocate for the needs of our youth. This film is a great step in the right direction.