There are certainly a lot of ideas being expressed in this intimate family drama, and in the end it may be difficult to pinpoint its central theme. The problem seems to be with J. E. Franklin's movie script (following her off-Broadway show and original PBS-TV Special).
There's certainly talent abundant in the cast, with the likes of Claudia McNeill, Brock Peters, Leslie Uggams, et al. It's just that amidst all the domestic quarreling and squabbling the main point(s) have been obscured.
However, the cast can only do so much (ditto for Ossie Davis' direction) as all are thwarted by a somewhat unfocused screenplay. It's a good looking film, though, and fond kudos can be offered to its hard-working cast and production company.
There's certainly talent abundant in the cast, with the likes of Claudia McNeill, Brock Peters, Leslie Uggams, et al. It's just that amidst all the domestic quarreling and squabbling the main point(s) have been obscured.
However, the cast can only do so much (ditto for Ossie Davis' direction) as all are thwarted by a somewhat unfocused screenplay. It's a good looking film, though, and fond kudos can be offered to its hard-working cast and production company.