i have see this movie since i be a little girl and and be from new york and remember how people live back then bring back a lot of good memory . this movie be not just about want a fairy tale end but understand the struggle of become a good person and woman and and provider claudine attempt to be . it be about the welfare system put woman in a binding situation . it be about the injustice of a system that invade and put demand on a family to stay afloat . diane carroll be nominate for an oscar for this role and and it be well deserve . if you want to experience a strong family with conflict but wonderful bonding moment and enjoy claudine . your goal a a viewer be to keep an open mind and and understand the overall frustration .