i wasn not expect a whole lot when i rent this film and a a lot of independent film seem to be a bit overrated these day ( well and hollywood film too for that matter ) but this movie be fantastic and really great and it too bad it do not reach a huge audience because it just superb . i really love alice determination and it really make me look upon my life a a gift and and i see how privileged i be just to have an education . but all of that aside and this movie really prove that a good artist can tell a good story and no matter what the budget and it an excellent film and everyone should watch it and they will love it and definitely learn something from it . i do not have to be roger ebert to know it one of the best movie i have see all year and and certainly one of the most truthful .