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All too often biopics use salaciousness to maintain the audience's attention. Not the case with this movie. Familiar themes such as love, family, loss, perseverance, resilience, civil rights, and social Justice, and are woven into a glorious tapestry of hope, potential fulfillment, and a life of purpose. Ledsi and Columbus Short are standouts supported by and an outstanding supporting cast. While it started a little slow, the music and script provided seamless transitions as Mahalia's life story unfolded. Ledsi embodied Mahalia. Columbus was uncanny in his portrayal of Martin Luther King. It was also wonderful to see Janet Huber back on the screen.

Vigil deftly takes the audience on a rollercoaster ride of a police procedural drama and espionage thriller. The terrific cast, tight script, and outstanding directing kept me attentive til the end. I actually binge watch the series in a afternoon. I'm now vested in the protagonists-the steadfast crew of the Vigil and the defiant Scottish police. Their story deserves to be continued in a season two.

Fast colors is a engaging SciFi film with strong performances from it's three leads. The film is a refreshing storyline whose protagonists are strong women navigating their respective place in the world. The script and pacing kept me intrigued as the plot unfolded. Conspiracy theorists, superhero fans, and family drama aficionados are treated to a moving generational story about a maternal lineage of extraordinary women.