STRAW

“Too many memories, Billy. Too many memories.” This movie hit close to home. A lot of people are only one car accident, layoff, serious illness or injury, natural disaster, etc away from falling so far behind in a system that makes it impossible to catch up and get ahead, not to mention if they’re already knocked down to start with. Teyana Taylor’s character (also Sherri Shepherd) is what gives me hope for all of the Taraji Henson’s in the world, those actresses also were perfect in their roles. We are all human and not everyone has a support system or village behind them. Defund the police, uplift black communities, listen to women in male dominated fields, help single mothers instead of punishing them for their shortcomings, and be proactive about maternal mental health. Sure the film can be overly theatrical at points, but it’s in Tyler Perry fashion. Overall an emotional roller coaster and I did not at all expect the plot twist at the end. Glad this movie was made.