DVD review: Black or White (7 out of 10)

But, thankfully, this pernicious part of society is constantly being flagged up and exposed in various high quality films. Black or White takes a slightly different stance on the subject, but gets the full treatment by one of Hollywood’s high profile stars. Kevin Costner stars in this movie and is backed up by the talented Octavia Spencer to provide a real driving force behind the film. Costner plays Elliot Anderson, whose wife has just died in a car crash. He and his wife have been bringing up their bi-racial grand-daughter Eloise. Their daughter died in child birth and the father, who had drug problems, disappeared soon after. However Anderson, who has a drink problem, entirely relied on his wife to bring Eloise up; he doesn’t even know how to brush her hair. Spencer plays Rowena Jeffers, the other grandmother who starts a legal battle to get custody of Eloise. There are various legal twists and turns but the basis of the story revolves around the prejudices that come to the fore. It’s a heart-wrenching story at times, especially as Jillian Estell as Eloise is so good in her role. Films like this may not be able to eradicate prejudice and racism, but at least they place the problems firmly in front of us. Film details: Black or White 121mins Director: Mike Binder Signature Entertainment presents Kevin Costner in Black or White with Octavia Spencer and Anthony Mackie, on Digital HD now and DVD 11th January, 2016 Don’t miss out on all the latest breaking news where you live. Here are four ways you can be sure you’ll be amongst the first to know what’s going on. 1) Make our website your homepage 2) Like our Facebook page 3) Follow us on Twitter 4) Register with us by clicking on ‘sign in’ (top right corner). You can then receive our daily newsletter AND add your point of view to stories that you read here. And do share with your family and friends - so they don’t miss out! Always the first with your local news. Be part of it.