"Antwone Fisher" / Difficult Situations

Film poster for Antwone Fisher (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

It is a difficult situation when a child's caretaker is his foremost bully. Because unless malnourishment or exile from living quarters is the case, at the end of the day, however disrespected or belittled, that adult gives the child a home and a meal every day. It's not a situation you can run away from easily because it's not like you have another place to go. And if you do, it's likely less hospitable than the one the child is presently in.

So it's a difficult situation. Of course, the effect of such an upbringing on a child is anything but positive.

But Antwone Fisher, a 2002 film, shows that rugged characters can defy these odds and grow to become respectable men and women that carry on day-to-day with these harrowing tales kept secret from the public eye.

It's remarkable to be able to see someone succeed  despite such trauma. It's also remarkable to see them become able to speak of their childhood experiences.

That kind of development occurs in Antwone Fisher, and it's incredible to see on film. The movie definitely concentrated on the actions and thought processes of Antwone and the reactions of his military shrink. They form a duo of sorts that communicates the arduous nature of Antwone's self-discovery immaculately and emotionally.

It's truly a treat to watch. If only Antwone's story wouldn't have been true.

"Antwone Fisher" / Difficult Situations