A warm fuzzy film with a touch of blues for realism. Great script, beautifully shot, and nicely acted. I especially enjoyed the quirky friendship between the confident older Jewish brother and the rich daredevil James-Dean-type gentile.

But there's other interesting story lines of equal importance including the younger Jewish brother and the well-to-do "colored" girl from school. "Hi, I'm Ben, I'm in your homeroom."

Set in 1954, the film holds true to the period.