As a form of dramatic expression, the term "kitchen sink" refers to a gritty style of realism exposing vital social issues with an authenticity in the dialogue, locations, and interpersonal relationships.
While the film's title of "Custody" implied that this was a drama about the legal system, the film had a much wider tapestry of situations and ideas. Some of the most vivid moments were the most mundane instances of human interaction, such as an unexpected opening up of a granddaughter to her grandmother.
Led by Viola Davis as the judge, the cast was superb with every role carefully conceived and integral to the action. Each moment of the court scenes had a ring of truth and the unanticipated occurrences that would typically appear in a real trial.
With carefully selected footage from New York and interior scenes that projected natural environments, "Custody" was a sensitive and thought-provoking drama etched carefully with every detail of the kitchen sink.
While the film's title of "Custody" implied that this was a drama about the legal system, the film had a much wider tapestry of situations and ideas. Some of the most vivid moments were the most mundane instances of human interaction, such as an unexpected opening up of a granddaughter to her grandmother.
Led by Viola Davis as the judge, the cast was superb with every role carefully conceived and integral to the action. Each moment of the court scenes had a ring of truth and the unanticipated occurrences that would typically appear in a real trial.
With carefully selected footage from New York and interior scenes that projected natural environments, "Custody" was a sensitive and thought-provoking drama etched carefully with every detail of the kitchen sink.