This movies reveals the hidden facts about the genetics of race, relationship fears and handling tough conversations.
Tom's reaction to his friend, Ron is legit and he had a right to express that feeling. Jen's reaction is also legit. Ron's reaction is legit also. All this could have been made least complicated if the mother revealed to the daughter that she is a mixed-race child. Hiding that HUGE fact from her daughter was a huge mistake and very selfish. Jen was denied a choice whether she is willing and able to raise a black child or not (as she herself had put it). The mother should have come forward the moment she saw her black grandchild.
Lesson, get it fixed at the very first opportunity. Waiting never makes it go away.
Tom's reaction to his friend, Ron is legit and he had a right to express that feeling. Jen's reaction is also legit. Ron's reaction is legit also. All this could have been made least complicated if the mother revealed to the daughter that she is a mixed-race child. Hiding that HUGE fact from her daughter was a huge mistake and very selfish. Jen was denied a choice whether she is willing and able to raise a black child or not (as she herself had put it). The mother should have come forward the moment she saw her black grandchild.
Lesson, get it fixed at the very first opportunity. Waiting never makes it go away.