Ann Lorenzen

This movie is an unexpected delight from beginning to end! A lovingly told story of Family, Tradition, Art, Beauty, and Diligence with just the right touches of delicious food shots, honest cultural depictions, and a surprisingly pleasant backdrop of legit and diverse East Oakland neighborhoods (makes me want to drive up and visit my Uncle Jack). Fun soundtrack and fine acting all around by the cast without lapsing into too many stereotypes. Don't know how this got past me when it was made.