Better Mus’ Come is a stylish drama about Ricky, a single father who is released from
prison after months of speculation that he is a suspected political
agitator. The movie, set against a
1970s Jamaican backdrop, is also a
Ricky is a single father who
is released from prison after months of speculation that he is a suspected
political agitator. A gang leader who is now questioning the principles he used
to believe in, Ricky is still haunted by the death of his wife who was a victim
of gang warfare. He is the focus of the coming of age drama, Better Mus’ Come, which is set against a
1970s Jamaican backdrop.
Sheldon Shepherd is “Ricky” and Nicole Sky Grey is "Kemala"
in Better Mus' Come
Enter, Kemala (Nicole Grey),
a smart young lady who lives in a rival neighborhood. Unfortunately after they
Kemala and Ricky meet another level of violence springs from their
friendship.
There are some rather harsh
and brutal scenes in the movie, which only highlight the true realities of the
times. The film documents the way petty rivalries spiral out of control to
plunge a neighborhood into murderous gang wars.
A one-man band, first time
feature filmmaker Storm Saulter also wrote, edited and directed the film, as
well as handled the cinematography. He has amassed an impressive cast and a
stunningly provocative and engaging movie.
Saulter, who is a bit of a
political junkie, hits close to home with the film by documenting the Green Bay
Massacre and the undeclared civil war that took place from the 1970’s into the
early 80’s between street gangs who were recruited and armed by the political
parties to fight for control of their communities.
Better Mus’ Come also stars Roger Guenveur Smith, Ricardo Orgill and Everaldo Creary.
On the DONLOE SCALE: D (don't bother), O (oh, no), N (needs work), L (likeable) O (OK) E (excellent), Better Mus' Come gets an O (OK)
Better
Mus’ Come is now playing at Downtown
Independent. For locations & showtimes visit http://www.affrm.com/better-mus-come/
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