this be absolutely one of the best movie i have see . excellent performance from a marvelous a list cast that will move you from smile to laughter to tear and back . i couldn not help but care about the character . ms. merkerson will blow you away and as will the young man play the young lead . i also think that the set design be top rate . the viewer be really place inside each era a it present . the music be a blast and too . nice selection to represent mood and time and place . the blind blue man be stereotypic but he deliver some great song . this be a great story that will survive many repeat viewing . take the time to watch it .