This film adds absolutely nothing to the debate about the African community here in the UK. It is an offensive piece of liberal and right-wing endorsed tripe that only the BBC could produce.
From the exaggerated caricatures of the community, to the rampant stereotypes, irritatingly trivial sounds track, overacting by the lead actor to the complete lack of realism about the storyline, I can not imagine anything more awful to watch. The whole portrayal of mental illness, from someone who has seen what mental illness can do is nothing short of offensive.
Most white folk will love it and most African people will hate it (though there will be a handful of exceptions to each rule) - but ultimately, this autobiographical account of the creator, Sharon Fosters life reveals more about the manifestations of her twisted self loathing than it does about the African community.
The mildly redeeming last 4 minutes do little to absolve the assault of the proceeding hour and a half. Avoid this depressing tripe at all costs.
From the exaggerated caricatures of the community, to the rampant stereotypes, irritatingly trivial sounds track, overacting by the lead actor to the complete lack of realism about the storyline, I can not imagine anything more awful to watch. The whole portrayal of mental illness, from someone who has seen what mental illness can do is nothing short of offensive.
Most white folk will love it and most African people will hate it (though there will be a handful of exceptions to each rule) - but ultimately, this autobiographical account of the creator, Sharon Fosters life reveals more about the manifestations of her twisted self loathing than it does about the African community.
The mildly redeeming last 4 minutes do little to absolve the assault of the proceeding hour and a half. Avoid this depressing tripe at all costs.