A young successful black woman discovers her birth mother is an underprivileged white woman. The revelation has repercussions that echo through their extended families.
Read MoreSecrets & Lies (1996)
Directed by: Mike Leigh
Starring: Brenda Blethyn, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Timothy Spall, Phyllis Logan, Claire Rushbrook
Rated: R for Language
Running Time: 2 h 16 m
TMM Score: 5 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Characters, Story, Writing, Directing, Acting, Themes
WEAKNESSES: -