Criterion Challenge 4/52I had heard about this movie for years, and admittedly, I'm not as familiar with 2020 films, and I needed an excuse to watch this, especially since it's BHM. Regina King's directorial debut was great, and I hope she makes another movie soon. A part of me would think this would work better on a stage, but the blocking and camera emovemernts creates a sense of tension and characterization. All four of the leads are excellent, especially Leslie Odem Jr. as Sam Cooke. They take up this hotel room incredibly, making this small environment feel universal. There are some powerful scenes made better by incredible dialogue and excellent delivery. The introductions to these characters carry over excellently to their small arcs that resonate throughout the movie. The ending of this movie is extremely bittersweet, creating a powerful sense of importance. I enjoyed this well-paced little movie a ton, and I hope more people watch it.

Criterion Challenge 4/52I had heard about this movie for years, and admittedly, I'm not as familiar with 2020 films, and I needed an excuse to watch this, especially since it's BHM. Regina King's directorial debut was great, and I hope she makes another movie soon. A part of me would think this would work better on a stage, but the blocking and camera emovemernts creates a sense of tension and characterization. All four of the leads are excellent, especially Leslie Odem Jr. as Sam Cooke. They take up this hotel room incredibly, making this small environment feel universal. There are some powerful scenes made better by incredible dialogue and excellent delivery. The introductions to these characters carry over excellently to their small arcs that resonate throughout the movie. The ending of this movie is extremely bittersweet, creating a powerful sense of importance. I enjoyed this well-paced little movie a ton, and I hope more people watch it.