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Title: Black or White (2014)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Kevin Costner | ... | Elliott Anderson | |
| Octavia Spencer | ... | Rowena Jeffers | |
| Jillian Estell | ... | Eloise Anderson | |
| Bill Burr | ... | Rick Reynolds | |
| Mpho Koaho | ... | Duvan Araga | |
| Anthony Mackie | ... | Jeremiah Jeffers | |
| André Holland | ... | Reggie Davis | |
| Gillian Jacobs | ... | Fay | |
| Jennifer Ehle | ... | Carol Anderson | |
| Paula Newsome | ... | Judge Margaret Cummins | |
| Indigo | ... | Young Nurse | |
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Bertha Bindewald | ... | Rosita |
| Joe Chrest | ... | Dave | |
| Ireyon Johnson | ... | Kristen | |
| Janeline Hayes | ... | Dondi | |
Black or White is the story of a grandfather (Kevin Costner) who is suddenly left to care for his beloved granddaughter. When her paternal grandmother (Octavia Spencer) seeks custody with the help of her brother (Anthony Mackie), the little girl is torn between two families who love her deeply. With the best intentions at heart, both families fight for what they feel is right and are soon forced to confront their true feelings about race, forgiveness, and understanding. Anchored by an all-star cast and based on real events, the movie is a look at two seemingly different worlds, in which nothing is as simple as black or white. Written by Relativity
Racism as a plot line has become a very safe and simple one as of late. In the past any film that even approached race was a risk, anyone working on the film would have to be very gutsy to attempt it. However as of late racism has become kind of a cop out and has become a very safe option. This however it not true of Black and White.
As soon as the movie begin we are faced with tragedy, our main character (Played by Kevin Costner) has recently losed his wife and is forced to raise he bi-racial granddaughter all by himself. As you could imagine this is no simple task, especially when you have a drinking problem. Throughout the movie we see our protagonist struggling to raise his grand-daughter alone and struggling with his heavy drinking problem that he has. To make matters worse the grandmother on the other side of the family want custody of the child.
The depth this movie goes into is incredible. In the raging custody battle both sides attempt to bring up dirt on the other to prove that they are not suited to raise a child. With twist and turns and even a downright suspenseful finish Black and White tackles many things movies haven't done before. First and foremost out hero is called many times a racist and even brings up racist remarks from time to time. Many black stereotypes are brought into question and reviewed throughout the court trial. And without spoiling anything the end contains a both amazing and very controversial monologue (The highlight of the film in my opinion)
Amidst tragedy, family, fear, and prejudice Black and White is a film that needs to be seen. It is a movie that is able to throw all this sorrow at you but still leave you with a smile when you leave the theatre. A must see.