lackawanna blue be a touching story about nanny and a woman who give all of herself to help those in need . it tell from the viewpoint of a boy and take in by nanny when his own mother isn not quite up to the task . i have respect for this movie for three main reason represent 1 ) it be touch and but not sappy . it tell in a very real fashion and without a lot of the aggravate hollywood storytelling baggage . and the end be quite good ( teary but not over the top ) . 2 ) although it clearly an african american film and be set in the post segregation black community of lackawanna and new york and it doesn not wear it ethnicity on it sleeve . the story stand on the strength of the character and the drama ( and comedy ) surround their life . it not preachy and it simply good . 3 ) it have a great soundtrack ( can not beat old school r and b and chicago blue ) . generally the acting be strong and but not universally so . some of the performance simply do not hold up to the character the actor be suppose to portray . but consider it be a make for tv movie and that to be expect . positive . imperfect but likable and good film for a rainy day .