Life Support (2007)

The movie centers around a mother who overcame an addiction to crack and is now trying to make some good in her life. She wishes to become a part of her daughters life. The daughter, played by Rachel Nicks, lives with her grandmother, presumably because mom was a crack head.Tifah just keeps getting better. She is fantastic as the mother and main character. She is on the screen 90% of the time and carries the film like a champ.Supporting roles are good too. All were performed impeccably, but if the gods are fair, Rachel Nicks will have a bright future ahead of her. She plays the part of the daughter and sister of Amare, a kid on his way down the tubes, with a very believable and moving emotional performance.It's not Philidelphia, but definitely #2 when it comes to the topic of AIDS.

A very good film showing the life of a former drug user who works for an outreach program for women with HIV.Queen Latifah, a very fine actress, is well suited for the part of Annie.What makes this film so good is that there is little violence. All the characters give meaning to this very endearing film.Latifah is especially effective in her sessions with other women. There are marvelous supporting performances by the daughter she gave up to her mother. The latter is also quite good.This is a very compelling story detailing the black experience with regard to home life and personal identifications and self-esteem.The Brooklyn locations are a joy to see.

This was an amazing film! Congratulations HBO, Very powerful story of a mother infected with HIV working for a New York support group called "Life Support." Ana Willis, brilliantly played by Queen Latifah, is a former drug addict who devotes her life to preventing others from traveling down the same path she did. Amazingly real and well-acted, this is a great story. Tracee Ellis Ross turns in a scene stealing performance as well as her brother, Evan Ross, who brought a vulnerability to his accurate portrayal of a young, gay street hustler infected with HIV. Please take the time to watch this, it's a wonderful story with a great cast and an important message!

Growing up in the Bronx with drugs and AIDS being overwhelming issues even 25 years ago, I know how important this film was then and, unfortunately, continues to be today. This film is long overdue in its education of prevention, its compassion for fellow humans, and more than anything - its hope. The AIDS issue is stitched together beautifully following the story of a mending family torn apart by drugs many years ago. It's a must see to understand the inner city and in solving this together. Every part was played to perfection. The writer's depth of understanding that this is a far-reaching issue that invades even the simplest aspects of daily life, family trust, and personal pride is worth mentioning.