Based on a true story this Ken Loach docu-drama relates the story of a British woman's fight with Social Services over the care of her children. Maggie has a history of bouncing from one abusive relationship to another. She has four children, from four different fathers, who came to the attention of Social Services when they were injured in a fire. Subsequently, Maggie was found to be an "Unfit Mother" and her Children were removed from her care. She finally meets the man of her dreams, a Paraguayan expatriate, and they start a family together. Unfortunately, Social Services seems unwilling to accept that her life has changed and decide to take away their new-born baby. She and Jorge both together, and separately set about fighting Social Services, Immigration, and other Government Bureaucrats in a desperate battle to reunite their Family again. Chrissy Rock gave an unforgettable performance in this little seen film. I was amazed at the intensity of Crissy Rock's performance and horrified at all the things she had to endure. Vladimir Vega's subtle work as Jorge should be given an equal amount of credit. The emotional honesty in this movie is amazing and I had to pause the VCR a few times because I was emotionally drained. This Movie in my opinion is well written by Rona Munro and Superbly Directed by Ken Loach. It's a Powerful, Humbling and touching Story, and that's why I give this Film a well deserved 10/10.
Review Courtesy of Sir Neville Cawas Cyrus Bardoliwalla OBE, CBE
Review Courtesy of Sir Neville Cawas Cyrus Bardoliwalla OBE, CBE