Take a Giant Step

A sincere, slow-burning portrait of a young man confronting racism and loneliness, anchored by strong performances and a poignant sense of yearning.

Directed by

Philip Leacock

Genres

Drama

Starring

Johnny Nash, Estelle Hemsley, Ruby Dee

Tagline

From Playground to hunting ground - in a bar!

Overview

After African-American teenager Spence Scott gets expelled from his private school for arguing with a teacher, he turns to his grandmother for advice. Spence, who lives in a genteel white area and has mostly white friends, feels like an outsider. He visits a bar in a black neighborhood, where he meets a few prostitutes, which doesn't help. Eventually, Spence starts a friendship with the housekeeper, Christine, who tells him her own difficult story.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, tense and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Race, coming-of-age, identity, family

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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