Mama's Boy: A Story from Our Americas

10/10 The story simply brings true hope. Than even in such a great divde that we're right now, there is hope indeed and that mending or even building new (some very surprising!) bridges is possible. Made me feel so much more positive and genuinely hopeful in these bleak and horrifying times. Hope, love, stories to share <3 Just go watch it.

It tells a beautifully poignant story of a very remarkable woman and her children. Their falls and joys, their fears, prejudice, but also wins, bonds and happiness. And how that one woman and her strong family values changed the whole nation.

Also an interesting look into how we can be together, even when it seems we could never even sit down at the same table, inspiring.

The movie "Mama's Boy" is a documentary about Dustin Lance Black, an Academy Award-winning screenwriter of the film Milk, and his upbringing in a conservative Mormon family, the impact of his mother's resilience, and his journey toward embracing his gay identity and activism. In actuality, the film doesn't primarily center around Dustin Lance Black's life; rather, it places a stronger emphasis on his family, particularly focusing on his mother. In this documentary, Dustin Lance Black demonstrates his exceptional storytelling skills. He skillfully captures the most impactful and crucial details from the family narrative in a simple, straightforward, and succinct manner that makes it feel as if we have personally witnessed each event.

The connection he shared with his mother is deeply moving, and her enduring strength in the fight for life permeates her son as though through a process of osmosis.

"Mama's Boy" is a timeless narrative of resilience, reconciliation, and the lasting connection between a mother and her son. By exchanging stories, it serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience that love can instill in us, compelling us to champion our beliefs.

Ignore the moments in the film that lapse into mushy sentimentality. Black not only loves his family, but he loves the culture that spawned them, even when they don't themselves understand what loving him back means.

I am an Army Brat from a conservative Southern family, and I spent a long time working for Zions Bank. I truly understand his faith in his family and in the Mormon church. I know that the opposition to same sex marriage is homophobia. I believe that there will come a reconciliation with between gay children and their religious families, but I believe it more after seeing the film.

Don't give up.

Best movie I've seen all year. I've seen good productions, but a really great film is different. A great film has to tell you something that you didn't know before. Or, rather, to make you feel something, something deep, to reach inside you and touch something that resonates deep into your soul. I know that some people will not feel this way after seeing it, but I found that, in one way or another, my own journey has mirrored Dustin's. I wonder if many young people will understand and really feel the emotions that this films evokes. So much has changed since I made my journey. Things I never thought would happen... happened. And they happened because of people like Dustin. We owe him more that we can ever repay. And this film shows how & why. All I can say to him is: promise kept, promise fulfilled. Well done.

I loved every minute of this documentary. Dustin Lance Black's story about his mother was so beautiful. His mother would be so proud of him. It was not an easy road for Dustin, but to hear how his mom overcame so many obstacles and she never gave up. Neither did Dustin. Never a harsh word about his adversaries but words of encouragement and never giving up. I plan to continue watching quality work created by Dustin and hope he continues to create more documentaries on social issues and human rights.

I hope viewers feel encouraged after watching this documentary - humans can be resilient and do anything if determined.