I could not recommend Life and Nothing More enough. It's the story of an African-American family living in northern Florida, with a father in prison and a mother trying to keep her son out of the system. Antonio Méndez Esparza created an utter masterpiece with this film and it's incredible, newly-discovered cast (Regina Williams, Andrew Bleechington, and Robert Williams) brought it to life with incredible, heart wrenching performances that make you want to yell at the screen and a story that will draw you in immediately. They make the film feel real, as though you're stepping into their regular lives and struggles. Regina gave an absolutely incredible performance that gave me goosebumps, portraying a hard-working mother perfectly, having the audience share in her frustrations and struggles. It's a beautiful film to watch, with a relevant story and a powerful message that many can relate to. Overall, Life and Nothing More has everything you could possibly be looking for in a drama, and more, and I highly recommend giving it a watch.
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