Brotherly Love (2015 film)

Brotherly Love is a 2015 American drama film written and directed by Jamal Hill. Set in West Philadelphia, the film explores the lives of the Taylor family, focusing primarily on the challenges and triumphs of three siblings: June, Sergio, and Jackie.

The film stars Keke Palmer as Jackie, Cory Hardrict as June, and Romeo Miller as Sergio. It also features Macy Gray as the matriarch of the Taylor family. Brotherly Love delves into themes of family loyalty, ambition, poverty, violence, and the pursuit of dreams against a backdrop of inner-city struggles.

June is depicted as a promising basketball player with a future in the NBA, but is torn between his aspirations and the responsibilities he feels towards his family. Sergio is involved in street life and faces the temptations of crime and fast money. Jackie navigates the pressures of adolescence and academic expectations while striving to keep her family together.

The film aims to portray the complexities of family dynamics within a specific cultural and socioeconomic context, showcasing both the bonds that hold them together and the forces that threaten to tear them apart. Brotherly Love received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its performances and portrayal of realistic struggles, while others criticized its execution and predictability.