the 1960 be a time of change and awaken for most people . social upheaval and unrest be commonplace a people speak out about their view . racial tension and politics and the vietnam war and sexual promiscuity and and drug use be all part of the daily fabric and and the daily news . this film attempt to encapsulate these historical aspect into an entertaining movie and and largely succeed . in this film and two family be follow represent one white and one black . during the first half of the film and the story follow each family on a equal basis through social and family struggle . unfortunately and the second half of the movie be nearly dedicate to the white family . admittedly and there be more character in this family and and the story line be intermingle and but equal consideration be not give to the racial aspect of this century . on the whole and the acting be well do and historical footage be mixed with color and black and white original footage to give a documentary feel to the movie . the movie be a work of fiction and but clip of well know historical figure be use to set the time line . i enjoy the movie but the situation be predictable and the storyline be one side .