Joint Custody (2023)

Joint Custody (2023). Joint Custody: Directed by Devon Bray. With Eliana Selah Bray, Donyae Brown, Aianza Cruz, Brittany Culley. Jobe moves on with his life after the divorce from ( Mara) is ex wife, because of the divorce they now have joint custody of their two children ( 15 year old levi) and ( 8 year old Jewel) As the kids began to go back and forth between both homes they began to feel alienated and confused. It becomes very hard for Jobe and Mara to maintain two homes for their children's needs. In an effort to prove she ( Mara) is the better parent Mara begins taking drastic measures to make sure the children, family and close friends see (Jobe) as a bad father, until one day ( Levi) gets fed up and puts it all on the line to prove neither is in control and that he has a mind of his own.

“Every work of art should be judged based on the artistu0026#39;s intent and as a result I give JOINT CUSTODY a 9/10. Itu0026#39;s a microbudget independent film that knows its audience. Bray Films, a family owned production company, gives it a u0026quot;kitchen sinku0026quot; approach similar to early Wayans Bros (family) projects. While there seems to be far too many characters to keep track of who is who, the almost anthology style of story telling maintains a solid through-line of relationships within a black community – wives, husbands, fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters – itu0026#39;s about how each and every one bump up against one another and try to get through their day to day life. The writing is solid in that each scene keeps the audience entertained and does an excellent job of leading to the next, but it still become quite confusing as to whose story youu0026#39;re trying to follow.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eFor Tubi audiences this is perfect. Youu0026#39;ll get a little bit of everything with the comedy (the roasts are pure fire) and melodrama (the petty is strong) and uneven acting (not everyone needs to a line in the movie) but the sound is on point, the framing is inspired, and it does leave you wanting to see more.”