Movie recommendation: La Mission

[cbayer]

La Mission
(2009) R
Ultra-macho ex-con Che Rivera (Benjamin Bratt) learns the true meaning of being a father when he discovers his son (Jeremy Ray Valdez) is gay. Rivera turns violent at first, but when a beautiful neighbor (Erika Alexander) helps him see through his anger, he begins to reconcile his long-held beliefs. Peter Bratt (Benjamin's brother) writes and directs this compelling drama, while Max Rosenak and Talisa Soto co-star.

Genre:Indie Dramas, Social Issue Dramas, Gay & Lesbian Dramas
Format:DVD, Blu-ray and streaming (HD available)

[knowbody0]

1. excellent film

I watched it, then invited the whole damn family over to watch it together. Cool that Benjamin Bratt is bringing these issues into the light.

[DesertFlower]

2. i saw a clip from it a few months ago.

just added it to my netflix queue.

[Xipe Totec]

3. I don't know how my dad would have reacted

Because he passed away before my youngest brother came out.

I do know that my mother was very apprehensive; not knowing how any of the rest of us would react.

It was surprisingly uneventful. Even my middle brother, who was a 20 year veteran US Marine, took the news without so much as batting an eyelash. He and my youngest brother remained closest until the Marine passed away five years ago.

[DeadEyeDyck]

4. k&r