I both read the book, and had seen the film adaption. I found it to be very real to life, as it was meant to be. Being a true story. My life was once much the same, on those same street of New York City (Spanish Harlem) East 113th Manhattan...I am glad to say a belief in a Higher Power helped turn my life, and ways of thinking, around. Not wanting to sound as if, I am a Bible Thumper. My belief is spiritual, I do not understand people mixing everyday life, with their opinions on religion. Although, the film is based on a true story, it is just that, a story. Meant to be used for entertainment, why not let it be just that, by keeping our prejudices to ourselves. It should be all about the information we are seeking, and not about us. J.V.L.
Review of The Cross and the Switchblade
