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Solid Acting Saves the Familiar Premise of "Get Millie Black" | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

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Story by Nandini Balial
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A haunted Jamaican cop returns home to confront her traumatic past, finding unexpected connections within the island's vibrant trans community.
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  • Rising star Chyna McQueen delivers a powerful performance as Hibiscus, a trans woman who has built a supportive community in Kingston, offering a poignant look at the resilience of LGBTQ+ Jamaicans.
  • Young actress Shernet Swearine steals the show, bringing depth and nuance to her role as a missing straight-A student, with a composure that recalls Dominique Fishback's acclaimed work in 'The Last Days of Ptolemy Gray'.
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Tamara Lawrance, Chyna McQueen, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr, Shernet Swearine, Peter John Thwaites, Joe Dempsie, Dominique Fishback, HBO, Get Millie Black, True Detective, Mare of Easttown, The Last Days of Ptolemy Gray
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