one of the fine film ever make . why it only get a 7 . 6 rating be a mystery . this film be a window into the world of the black experience in america . should be mandatory view for all white people and all child above age 10. i recommend watch it with the long walk home a a companion piece . if you think whoopi goldberg work be about homer and eddie or hollywood square and think again . don not miss this movie and which should have win the oscar . ( and read the book and too . ) .