Shaft (2019)

After 25 years, JJ (Jessie T. Usher) finally confronts his iconic, absent father, Shaft (Samuel L. Jackson). The sparks fly immediately as JJ airs out his resentment, even bringing up getting condoms as birthday gifts at age 10. Their clash of lifestyles and differing views on black identity makes for some sharp, funny dialogue. Despite the tension, it's a wild, entertaining look at reconnecting with an estranged parent and finding common ground—or not!

Take some time to reflect.

If you had the chance to confront an estranged parent, what would be the most important thing you'd want to say or understand?

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