Review of Miss Juneteenth (2020) by Brent_Marchant — 23 Jun 2020

A bittersweet tale about expectations that don't pan out as hoped for but that can still work out in the end, provided we don't become locked into inflexible, obsessive thought patterns. This touching and complicated story about trying to live one's dreams -- or to compensate for our failures by living them out through others -- presents excellent performances by Nicole Beharie and Alexis Chikaeze, as well as a smartly written, though occasionally predictable screenplay.

Director Channing Godfrey Peoples's feature film debut marks the appearance of a promising new talent, serving up an entertaining and heartwarming tale that breaks many molds and delivers a wealth of surprises.