Review of The Whole Truth (2016) by Isabeau V — 03 Apr 2017

Spoiler alert: the underpinning of the motive for the murder, and the relationship between the lawyer (Ramsay) and the Lassiters makes things more complicated.

For those who haven't experienced sexual abuse in the home from family members, this subplot may seem sensational. For those who have (and don't remember it consciously) it may be disturbing. For those of us who do remember, it is a cathartic story that lets us know we are not alone.

Through flashbacks and narration, the relationships between the Lassiter family as well as Ramsay are revealed. The courtroom scenes are well played and rivteting. At the end of the day, this film shows that when it comes to violence within a family, the whole truth often isn't revealed. Despite merciful justice in the courtroom, in life, redemption isn't so simple.