Starring: Mary J. Blige, Carey Mulligan Jason Clarke

Produced By: Netflix

Runtime: 2 hours and 15 minutes

Overview: In WWII era Mississippi, 2 families navigate a complicated relationship. The white family, new owners of a farm, struggle to make ends meet. The black family, long-term sharecroppers at this farm, struggle to survive and save money.

Rating Time! 3.5 / 4 Stars

This masterfully crafted epic juxtaposes the plight of two families with struggles that are connected, yet different. ‘Mudbound’ manages to give the audience a very fresh look at poverty, the scars of war, and racism in the south. This is especially impressive considering the number of films that have explored these topics in the past.

The cast is large and getting past some of the southern accents can be challenging (use subtitles). Once you get the characters and their relationships straight, you can watch it all unfold in a film that does not disappoint.

We will finally learn whether the long-rumored Academy beef with streaming films is for real. ‘Mudbound’ is a best picture worthy film that should get it’s earned accolades. In a perfect world, this film would earn a best picture nomination walking away and contend as a winner. Hopefully, with a newer, younger, and more diverse academy, the Netflix Original branding won’t sink this film. That would be a shame for the talented cast, brilliant director, and Netflix who scooped up this gem. Log into Netflix and enjoy!!!

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