A REVIEW OF THE MOVIE "HOME AGAIN"

Hey Guys,

            So, last Friday night I ventured out to the movies to see “Home Again”. An independent film that tackles the subject of Jamaican deportation from first world countries after being convicted of a crime and particularly, the personal struggles faced when reintegrating in the Jamaican Society. The film portrays the societal disconnection and culture shock that so many deportees encounter when they are forced to return to Jamaica.

 We should all go to support this movie because it raises an issue not many film makers are even considering bringing to the big screen. Secondly, it captures a small fraction of the social, psychological and economical struggles deportees face and the growing impact it has on Jamaican society. A lot of people get the angle on deportation from the mouth of the authorities; this movie takes you on an amazing journey chronicling the rigours of deportation for the deportees. The story tells the tale of the ever lasting life sentence placed on the lives of these individuals because of their lapse in judgement or their bad decision.

 My only regret about the movie is that the dialogue often times did not sound at all Jamaican; this is my pet peeve of life!!!! If you are going to tell a story, tell it in the most authentic way possible. I understand that is it done to reach a wide audience who otherwise would not have understood the language but there were subtitles!!!! Well I hope over time this changes and people will be more open minded about putting the language out there, at least it was not another “Cool Runnings”!!!!! 

 

 GO see “Home Again” because:

1. Deportation is a growing problem in Jamaican society and this is a film that provides a great depiction of the struggles deportees face in the reintegration process. It is a satirical portrayal of the "first world    experience". It breaks down the fabled ideas of "foreign life". It is a reality check!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2. It is an eye opener for those permanent residents of “first world countries” and those who aspire to live in one. This is a look into what it is like when you are charged with a crime in these countries. If you have lived all your life in these countries and you are a permanent resident, the difference in treatment is vastly different from that of a citizen. It is an interesting sight to see.

 At the end of the movie everyone in the theatre just sat there for a while, noone moved, it was sad and gripping and sometimes disturbing but, it is ours and we have to acknowledge it and change it.

 

I really do hope you all will go out and see “Home Again”. It is definitely worth your time.

 

Xoxo

      Debra.