Review of The Best of Enemies

The Best of Enemies adds great acting to an already remarkable true story

Two of today's best actors face off in this true story of racial tensions in 1971 Durham, NC. I will watch any film with Sam Rockwell. Not just because he is such a good actor, but I always enjoy the films he chooses (Seven Psychopaths!). And Taraji P. Henson truly channels Ann Atwater, especially her walk and ferocity. The story is gripping and heartfelt as ideologies clash and personalities negotiate the challenges of inevitable change and the social forces pulling at them. The characters are all very human, with their Idiosyncrasies, personal trials and foibles. Of course the heart of the story is C.P. Ellis' (Sam Rockwell's character) transformation, all the more remarkable because it is true. And I particularly enjoyed the videos of the real people after the movie ended. To see the rest of the story was very gratifying.

9/10
Sherry Wack