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A startlingly effective and provocative drama, La Mission is about more than a father s battle to overcome his homophobia, it s also a powerful story of the redemptive power of love. Jessie hasn t had the easiest of lives, having to deal with the loss of his mother whilst trying to carve out a life as a gay man in New York s infamously volatile barrio district. But things are about to get a lot harder when his homophobic father, Che (Benjamin Bratt) gets released from prison. Initially reacting to Jessie s revelation with violence and fear, Che is soon forced to choose between his old sense of pride and his love for the only thing that really means anything to him in this world his son.
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By Tommy D
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This is set in the Mission district of San Francisco and is about Che Rivera (Benjamin Bratt - `Miss Congeniality). He is an ex con, reformed alcoholic tough guy who has spent too much time in a `twattoo' parlour. By day he drives a bus and in his spare time he hangs with his homies and builds low ride classic American autos. He is something of a character in his neighbourhood - sorry `hood' and is one of those people that does kind deeds for no apparent gain, but is as tough as nails and keeps his fighting training up, just in case.
He has brought up Jay (Jeremy Ray Valdez) - his only son after his wife died and has a very strong bond with him. Then a feisty new neighbour moves in and causes a certain amount of friction and his son decides to not accompany him on one of the low ride cruises as he has some study to do. And study he indeed does, although it is at a gay discorama of his white boyfriends tonsils with his tongue. Unfortunately some Polaroid's are taken and Che finds them. As a strong Latino macho man he finds this more than a little upsetting. What happens next is a story of how Che tries to deal with, what he sees as a hammer blow to all he believes in and how stunted some people's world view is. It can often take an apparent out-sider from the community to shine a light on the goodness that is right under peoples noses and this is brought to the fore.
Whilst this is a story based around a boy being gay this is not really a gay film, so if that is what you are looking for then this might not be for you. All of the acting is top notch and some of the camera work is truly excellent. This though is a narrative driven plot and it does so with a great deal of care and feeling.... Read more ›
He has brought up Jay (Jeremy Ray Valdez) - his only son after his wife died and has a very strong bond with him. Then a feisty new neighbour moves in and causes a certain amount of friction and his son decides to not accompany him on one of the low ride cruises as he has some study to do. And study he indeed does, although it is at a gay discorama of his white boyfriends tonsils with his tongue. Unfortunately some Polaroid's are taken and Che finds them. As a strong Latino macho man he finds this more than a little upsetting. What happens next is a story of how Che tries to deal with, what he sees as a hammer blow to all he believes in and how stunted some people's world view is. It can often take an apparent out-sider from the community to shine a light on the goodness that is right under peoples noses and this is brought to the fore.
Whilst this is a story based around a boy being gay this is not really a gay film, so if that is what you are looking for then this might not be for you. All of the acting is top notch and some of the camera work is truly excellent. This though is a narrative driven plot and it does so with a great deal of care and feeling.... Read more ›
By James
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I wasn't sure that I would like this as it some what darker then I usually go for. Over all it was interesting and enjoy in parts.
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I really liked this film. The acting from all parties is great and the story told beautifully. I liked that the ending was not frothy or sugar coated, but instead represented truthful reactions from the characters you are introduced too. Highly recommended
By HAVOC
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Yes, and that's the point! How to overcome what you're not expecting from your son, when all has to be perfect while you're on a redemption as a father with a past and prejudices... There is a choosen manerism, but you do get along! A good film!
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By Ben cooper
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I would recommend anyone see this, I've watched it over 10 times and love it. I hope you Enjoy ....enjoy enjoy
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