This the most emotionally stirring film I've ever seen. It is less about racism, and more about the desperate lives of the well drawn characters. There hasn't been a better acted movie released in years. The performances are keenly done. Monster's Ball can be difficult to watch at times. Your heart will break, you will laugh, cry, scream, and walk out of the theater a different person. Go out of your way to see this movie. It is one of the best.