The Mission DVD (2009)

The Mission

2009

Overall rating: 3 out of 5

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Benjamin Bratt stars in this drama directed by his brother, Peter Bratt, about a tough San Francisco man attempting to come to terms with his son's sexuality. Che Rivera (Bratt) knows how hard life can be. Having served time in prison, battled alcohol addiction and lost his wife, he has taken plenty of knocks. His love for his high-achieving son, Jesse (Jeremy Ray Valdez), keeps him going and is his chief source of pride. When Che discovers that Jesse is gay and has a boyfriend, Jordan (Max Rosenak), he is thrown into crisis. His neighbour, Lena (Erika Alexander), attempts to mediate between Jesse and the angry Che, encouraging the latter to overcome his prejudices and accept his son for who he is. Will Che find a way to reconcile with Jesse?

The Mission details

Format:	15 DVD
Starring:	Benjamin Bratt, Jeremy Ray Valdez, Max Rosenak, Patrick Shining Elk, Erika Alexander, Alex Hernandez, Christopher Borgzinner, Cesar Gomez, Neo Veavea, Frederick Keith Johnson, Cathleen Riddley, Martin Cantu
Director:	Peter Bratt
Genre:	Drama - General
Studio:	TLA RELEASING
Original title	La Mission

DVD 1 disc

Name	Discs
The Mission	15 Feature

DVD Information

Rental release:	23 Jul 2012
Main languages:	English

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Coming to terms with life

By OscarFreak (417 reviews) from London , 16 Aug 2012

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An interesting film of the pitfalls life throws at people and how they respond. Whilst there is a gay element in so far as a father having to accept his son is gay, the main focus of the film was the coming to terms with life for a single parent who has had a drink problem, respected in the community but unable to accept his sons sexuality. Well told, Benjamin Bratt was a revelation as the father and a very good supporting cast make this a film to watch. I enjoyed it, my partner thought it was to slow and too long by 20 minutes.
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Coming to terms with life

By OscarFreak (417 reviews) from London , 16 Aug 2012

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An interesting film of the pitfalls life throws at people and how they respond. Whilst there is a gay element in so far as a father having to accept his son is gay, the main focus of the film was the coming to terms with life for a single parent who has had a drink problem, respected in the community but unable to accept his sons sexuality. Well told, Benjamin Bratt was a revelation as the father and a very good supporting cast make this a film to watch. I enjoyed it, my partner thought it was to slow and too long by 20 minutes.
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