America is an insightful docu-drama about the foster care system in America. A well-thought script, and a well-executed film.
America is a troubled kid, living in a foster care. He was introverted, and hid his emotions from everyone. And he kept mum when asked, and showed no emotions when perused.
He needed somebody he can trust for him to be open about himself, and that is proved hard to do.
However, he was lucky as he had a counselor who tried to befriend him. Yes, it was not easy, but even the toughest of steel can be mold.
He began to be open about himself, and letting the counselor knew of his past. Of the sexual abuse he was subjected to, of the betrayal of his 'protectors', and of the tragedy that caused his dad's life.
All told in absolute beauty. The retrospectives images were being shown, and one would be hard-pressed not to be sympathetic of him.
A great performance by all the characters, especially Rosie O'Donnell. She projected a very convincing counselor, with a heart of gold.
The film ends with a phrase; 2 out of 10 of the kids in foster won't make it once they are out of it. They are either in prison or dead.
A very brutal statistic, and a statistic not to be taken lightly. We can make a change, and it must start now!
America is a troubled kid, living in a foster care. He was introverted, and hid his emotions from everyone. And he kept mum when asked, and showed no emotions when perused.
He needed somebody he can trust for him to be open about himself, and that is proved hard to do.
However, he was lucky as he had a counselor who tried to befriend him. Yes, it was not easy, but even the toughest of steel can be mold.
He began to be open about himself, and letting the counselor knew of his past. Of the sexual abuse he was subjected to, of the betrayal of his 'protectors', and of the tragedy that caused his dad's life.
All told in absolute beauty. The retrospectives images were being shown, and one would be hard-pressed not to be sympathetic of him.
A great performance by all the characters, especially Rosie O'Donnell. She projected a very convincing counselor, with a heart of gold.
The film ends with a phrase; 2 out of 10 of the kids in foster won't make it once they are out of it. They are either in prison or dead.
A very brutal statistic, and a statistic not to be taken lightly. We can make a change, and it must start now!