i give this film my rare 10 star . when i first begin watch it and realize it would not be a film with a strong plot line i almost turn it off . i be very glad i do not . this be a character drive film and a true story and which revolve mainly around the life of rachel nanny crosby and a strong and beautiful ( inside and out ) black woman and how she touch the life of so many in the community of lackawanna . highly interest not only it strong characterization of nanny and the people who live at her boardinghouse and but also it give u a look at what life and community be like for african american in the 1950 and prior to integration and and the good and bad side of segregation and how it ultimately affect and change the black community . in addition to excellent performance by all member of the cast and there be some fine singing and dance from that era .