I saw this movie, as other viewers did, by channel surfing. I almost stopped watching it when I saw Ving playing a gay man - not very attractive, but he really surprised me. His acting in this movie, along with Alfrie, was the greatest. I agree that they should not have glorified the drug dealer. But I lived around crack addicts and Alfrie gives a very accurate portrayal. I am trying to find it to rent. I want to see it again. I am sure we could all guess that she was going to die in the end, but it still made for an excellent picture. I have seen many movies on the street life, and yes, I do agree it is a little like a Touched by an Angel show, but America needs more of this type of thing because the problem will not go away by ignoring or judging it. People may very well be offended by her trying to pimp off her daughter, but that is the reality of the disease of addiction. Instead of spending money for a war across the seas, we should spend more on stopping the inflow of cocaine and heroin into this country. But why should they; the rich get richer, who cares if an occasional mother (loving mother) gets hooked and dies. That is the whole problem. It's not looked at until it becomes personal, then they want to change things. Excellent movie.
Review of Holiday Heart
