This movie was so incredibly directed and acted by Denzel Washington. Viola Davis gives us a stellar and emotional performance. I loved every minute of this long movie. There is no way that this movie will not be recognized by the academy, but more importantly it needs to be recognized by our own community. It definitely tells a story of people who are hardly ever represented and the complexities of family. I LOVED IT! I cried, I laughed, I left the theater totally satisfied.