this be an ok film but lack any real depth either emotionally or in term of story telling . the story be base on real event and this limit the amount of action to virtually none and also no real suspense . washington be believable in the lead but he be sleep walk through it and there be no scope to flex any acting muscle for him or the support cast . the story simply fall a little flat and even have never hear of the title character the end be obvious but unlike other film about such injustice this one have no emotional impact and you do not really care about him and the motivation of those on the outside help seem more academic than concern for his welfare . there be an attempt to inject some emotion use the boy outside who hero worship carter but this seem force . it an ok film but instantly forgettable .