Filly Brown [DVD]

Not the pyrotechnic variety but the more subtler form. It was very "meaty" in that it presented realistic situations that are relatable on different levels by men and women alike. That being said, the creators of "Filly Brown" should be lauded for the courage to cast a Latina in the lead role of a movie which explores universal themes. The characters are not archetypal. You may think you have them pegged until they turn around and surprise you (I won't give away the ending.) It was so well-directed that even side stories contained elements that resonate with larger audiences. For example, former gangbangers are not the only people who struggle with concealing their tattoos at work. Folks in all the colors of the rainbow reckon with that decision whether they work construction, join the military, enter the education or health care sectors and many points in between. "Filly Brown" has as much heart as the real-life actors who portrayed the characters. In the movie, the up and coming rapper risks her artistic integrity and street cred to boost her appeal. In real life, singer Jenni Rivera risked shedding her glamorous image to play the role of an inmate. "Filly Brown" was an uplifting movie about family, courage and hope. Well-worth watching.

I went to see this movie only because my mom wanted to see it and I had no idea what it was about. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the story line, the actors and the strong family ties. I recommended it to all my friends and family and they all said the same thing, they loved it.

Great movie

Good story line, shows the struggle of a young artist with a natural talent caught up in the world between the love of her passion and obligation to her parents and love of her family. Good film showing the division of the world we live in today and what our children are facing. Good casting.

This is a hip and contemporary intrepetation of urban life for a strong, Xicana character like F.B. The role of the fallen mother played by iconic Jenni Rivera is down to earth and totally out of the barrio of any large US Xicano city. Should be mandated watching for all younger generation Xicanitos who must understand that being brown, being indigenous, being native, and being loyal to our culture puts us at philosophical and cultural war with the dominant powers-that-be who, having failed genocide of our continental peoples, have made it their passion to revile and de-humanize us. Congrats to Gina Rodriguez who defintely has the street cred and the brains to shatter some more glass ceilings.

I really enjoyed this movie.v eye heartfelt,very emotional...talented actors....just really sad jenni rivera is unfortunately no longer with us here on earth and sad that she wasn't able to see her acting talent on the big screen...but her legacy lives on through her kids and family.....

Filly Brown (Gina Rodriguez) is a quick-thinking freestyle rapper who enchants her Latino community with spot-on, poignant, hip-hop-based insights into their daily life. Initially, her friends at a local radio station help her build a fanbase, but she turns her back on them when her contract is picked up by producer Big Cee (Noel Gugliemi). Filly wants to gain stardom to help pay a lawyer to get her mom out of prison, and that's where the trouble begins. Before prison her mom wrote music under a male pseudonym, and gives Filly one of her original scores. Filly likes it and claims it as her own, only to be outed for plagiarizing the song from the unknown "male" author. Does she get out of trouble, does she lose her friends, is her career over? Ya gotta see the movie to find out, but it's worth the price--especially if you like rap, hip-hop, Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips, and a great musical score!

Movie arrived quickly which was great because I have been dying to see this movie! There was a couple scratches but it is used so I'm not disappointed. The movie itself was great had me in tears at the end, still does every time. I would definitely buy from this seller again! :)