i have see this movie at least fifty time and after watch it last week for the first time in a long time i still felt it . the story itself be incredible but come alive by spielberg expertise and the fabulous cast include whoopi goldberg and oprah winfrey and danny glover and and margaret avery . akosua busia deserve an oscar nomination for her short but powerful portrayal of nettie . you will experience every human emotion while watch this film . i laugh and cry and and get angry . like most great movie it be look over by the academy with a host of nomination but no win . but this movie and without a doubt and be definitely one of the best film of all time .