After reaching a crossroads in life, Henrik finds himself in deep reflection over what has been and that which is yet to come.
I can say without question, that this is the first movie I’ve ever seen where art imitates life so much that I could 100% identify with it on a personal level. The predominately Black cast of characters are people with hopes, dreams, fears, and ambitions.
“Unsung” does not begin to describe the obscurity Bayard Rustin endured in the shadows of the Civil Rights Movement
We have a long way to go with LGBT representation in film, especially when it comes to LGBT characters of color and trans characters.
It is as bad as your remember, and you are fortunate if you've never watched it. Keep it that way!
In a film where a Black couple is framed to be the lead characters, they still managed to get shuffled off to the sidelines. The enthusiastic cast delivers well on goofy bits- but can only go so far before they begin to fall flat.
