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It broke my heart, it touched my heart. Having been bullied many times as a child who was close friends with a 'black' girl in a very small segregated town in Maryland during the 70's, the story brought back all the memories of what she and I dealt with. I cried for Frankie, I cried for his parents and I cried remembering my friend Michelle. I love that the film showed that not only did Frankie's death affect his parents,but the whole community. It should do just that. Otherwise we can never hope for change. It's a beautiful film. It's genuine in it's truth and respectful in it's delivery of a very profound message. Annie being consumed with remorse locked in the freezer and then being forgiven by Frankie's spirit was incredibly moving. As was having Mr. Dunbar save Annie and carry her home with tears in his eyes as he held her tight to him, filled with poised yet obvious relief and concern for her. Through out the whole film you are made to revisit your own moral fiber. Loved it!

It was a wonderful touching film. It left me wanting more. I love Tom Bower and have always been a fan of his. He was true to form as always. I wanted to just reach through the screen and put my arms around both of them as they handle they're individual struggles that strengthen their love for each other so intensely. They had a love and understanding for each other that can only grow with time and patience that we all long to have and they shared it with us beautifully. The chemistry between Tom Bower and Karen Landry was brilliant. Their characters had a complete acceptance of each other and expressed an unyielding love for one another in the everyday simplicities of just being them. My heart broke being left wondering if she will be OK, knowing the possible outcome. And it screamed Bravo! when he tossed the booze down the drain using every ounce of strength he could muster to simply walk to the sink. I loved Tom's monologue to the young ones in the world who have no real idea what life is truly about just yet. And I loved the strength and grace of Karen's character as she worried more about her husband than herself and put her own fears aside to be able to give him assurance, though we know both of them are terrified of the pending bad news. As the film ends you're left with a feeling of affection for both of them, as if they are family you are genuinely concerned about and wanting to be there for. Wonderful! Powerful! Want more!