Sufian migrates to the city to seek a living and leaves his wife with his mother in the village. Sufian promises Aisyah that he will try to come home and visit her as often as possible. However, the promise remains just a promise. Sufian changes completely and changes his name to Shawn. Their child, Juanita, now 19 years old and rebellious, has run away to the city. Juanita meets Shawn at a club without knowing that Shawn is her biological father. They fall in love. The moment comes when Juanita asks Shawn to meet her guardian in the village. No words come out of Shawn's mouth when Juanita brings him to meet Aisyah.
Films and TV series often tend to misrepresent or not acknowledge bisexual characters, but recent trends show that bi-erasure is now under deserved scrutiny. So, I’m genuinely happy about the direction bi-representation seems to be taking.
Intergenerational friendships and community can be so powerful, and this was a great example.
By undermining the appeal and credibility of black characters, the show compromises the very idea of diversity and representation it sets to promote.
Writer and producer of 'Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story', Ericka Nicole Malone discusses her humble beginnings in the industry.
Ben Affleck leads The Way Back, a seemingly cathartic film for him after the actor’s recent bouts with alcoholism and rehab. He plays Jack, a man fighting his own battles who happens upon coaching a boys’ basketball team, the same team he once played for back in high school.
