Clover - 4 stars out of 5 stars

First,a apology for no trailer URL as I couldn't find one.Second,it will be hard to find this film as it was a TV movie made in 1997 by USA pictures and Hallmark Entertainment that runs only 90 minutes. However,it is well worth the time and effort.The reason I took 1 star off was the feel it did have of a TV movie as well as the acting.However again,there are 2 actress that I noticed in the cast that made me view it.Elizabeth McGovern, Downton Abby TV series which is reviewed on this blog,and Zelda Harris,from the movie Crooklyn,reviewed on this blog as well.The story is uplifting with religious overtones and spirituality without being preachy.Simply put,its a film about family,loss and coping.I loved the interracial aspect that made me watch it,but it translates on many levels also.Teenage angst and loss and step parents to name a few.Look for it if you like gems.An IMDB summary below.

Sara marries Gaten a single father who is African-American. Not long after they're married Gaten dies. So Sara has to take care of Gaten's daughter, Clover. Problem is she and Clover have not exactly bonded and several of Gaten's friends and relatives object to her being Clover's guardian. Written by rcs0411@yahoo.com