"Holly" Quotes
A young black girl in 1950s Mississippi struggles to understand the racism and violence in her community.
Quotes
You're just like a cat, Holly, you don't know what you want from one minute to the next.
They sure don't make n*****s like they used to.
Holly thought about the time she had eaten her first tomato. It was the best thing she had ever tasted.
I'm just trying to be a good father to my children, Holly.
Why you gotta be so different, Holly?
You got to stand up for yourself, Holly. Don't let nobody push you around.
I don't need nobody to take care of me, Leroy. I can do it myself.
You ain't got no business with that white boy, Holly. They ain't nothing but trouble.
I don't want to be stuck in this town forever, Leroy. I want to see the world.
Ain't no shame in hard work, Holly. It's what keeps us going.





