what a wonderful film and fill with eccentric and unique character who be wonderfully realize by a great ensemble cast . the director also do a great job keep the story hold together and get those wonderful performance ( on not mess with them ) and use music ( and what wonderful music it be ) to great effect . s. epatha in the lead role be great . i have always hear what a brilliant stage actor she be and and although i have enjoy her on law and order and this really show what she can do with a fill out and complex role . macy gray be terrific and mos def and a usual and wonderful . lou gossett and great . jimmy smits and terrific and and doesn not try to pull focus because he a star . a true piece of ensemble act . rent it and enjoy it and groove to it and and treasure it . something special .