the first time i saw this movie i miss the first 30 minute or so while i saw it fully last night and i do not know the kid uncle go to prison for 25 plus year and the same with his mom . he could have be an artist and put his talent to good use . q tip add such sensitivity and you can not help but sympathize with his character . absolutely uncompromising and downbeat while it no surprise that the director also do several oz series episode . for those with taste in real drama it a good watch . the end be heart wrench . r. i. p. elijahclick click and click click and click click and click click and click click and click click and click click and click click and click click .