Rashaad Ernesto Green : 2011
The story of a family in transition – a young man exploring his sexuality in an intolerant and judgmental world, and his exploration's impact on his relationship with his parents and himself. After three years in prison, Enrique returns home to the Bronx to find the world he knew has changed. His wife, Angela, struggles to hide an emotional affair, and his teenage son, Michael, explores a gender transformation well beyond Enrique's grasp and understanding. While Angela attempts to hold the family together by protecting Michael, Enrique clings to his masculine ideals, unable to accept his child who also calls herself Vanessa. Still under the watchful eye of his parole officer, Enrique must become the father he needs to be or, once again, risk losing his family and freedom. Writer/director Rashaad Ernesto Green's debut feature is an intricate portrait of a family divided, told with sensitivity, gentle humour, and a deep understanding of the environment that shapes its people.
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