Although the subject itself is eye-catching enough, the director does not seem to value using these elements as a weapon to expose or criticize. Under the director's lens, the sharp social issues such as poverty, drugs, and bullying faced by the black community seem to be just a decorative depiction. Instead, the director is more concerned about how a black man faces himself: including identity , sexual orientation and desire. This angle chosen by the director is a bit refreshing, and finally makes a breakthrough for the black racial films that have been stuck in the same way in recent years. I think that's the most laudable aspect of the film.
I didn't expect that there were two scenes that moved me to tears: First, the protagonist returned to Miami to visit his mother when he grew up, the latter crying and apologizing to his son, Noami Harris completely deserved to win the best supporting actress. And the other scene, which I believe many people agree with, is the scene where the two cuddle up after the protagonist confesses to his lover at the end. As people grow up, their appearance will change and their thoughts will become mature, but the most primitive desire in the heart is always indelible. The end of the film perfectly illustrates this point.
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