Review of I'll Fly Away

I totally disagree with the presenting opinion on the front page. I also have a passion against those that must compare one product to another when determining one's quality instead of seeing one project for itself. IFW was not a strict biography! The story line is not the most palatable for the American public because it shoves the ugliness of our history in our face! Thus, if it took just the slightest edge off reality in order to have more people watch, it must be done. Obviously, not enough was smoothed since audiences were still not willing to embrace such ugly history shown in such a wonderful show. I found it riveting when it began in 1991 as a 29 year old white man from SC.The weaving plot lines and willingness to utilize the small, quiet, and innovative "less is more" scenes were wonderful. I raise this show up as what could have been some of the most important television of the last 20 years....only if people would have pushed themselves past their inhibitions and watched it! Waterston and Taylor were magnificent! A 10!