Movie #1221 "The Middle of Nowhere" shows in a very understated way the effects incarceration has on the whole family. And it is quite a lot. The film opens in the middle of a discussion between the husband, who now finds himself in jail, discussing with his wife on how she shouldn't quit medical school, but she wants to be supportive and come as often as she is allowed to visit, and be available for phone calls, etc. from him; so she decides to put school on hold and take on a part time job for 4 years(it's eight, but she thinks it will be 4 because of his good behavior). As the time moves on, she becomes less and less sure about her decisions. I really liked the realness of the movie, but what I didn't like is the ending....... I felt it could be a tad more decisive, even though it is an indie film (and therefore usually has these kinds of endings..) I would give it 4 out of 5 stars for its realness.
MIDDLE OF NOWHERE
2012 Rated R 1 hour and 41 mins
Her husband did the crime, but they're both doing the time. He's on the inside. She might as well be there. This moving indie drama took home the U.S. Directing Award: Dramatic from the Sundance Film Festival. Director: Ava DuVernay
Cast: Emayatazy Corinealdi, David Oyelowo, Lorraine Toussaint, Sharon Lawrence
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