DVD Drama on Tap This Week

Joseph Jones of the turns in his last round of DVD picks for Strongsville Patch, and he's chosen some dramatic gems.

Fly Away — Jeanne is a single mother doing her best to raise her autistic daughter Mandy. Despite pressure from Mandy’s school and father, Jeanne refuses to have her institutionalized. But can she do it on her own? How far will a mother go to keep and raise her daughter?

 Broken Hill — Tommy’s dream is to become a musician. Unfortunately, his dad wants him to take over the family sheep ranch. When a prank goes awry and Tommy is forced to perform community service at the local prison, he uses it as an opportunity to showcase his musical abilities by orchestrating their choir. But will it be enough to convince everyone he has what it takes to give up the ranch life and be a musician?

 Casino Jack — Kevin Spacey puts on a powerful performance as “Casino Jack” Abramoff, a real-life lobbyist who ended up spending time in jail for fraud and corruption. Abramoff bilked millions from various Native American tribes as well as other investors before finally being convicted. Was he just a glorified con man or a product of the times?