By Anne Brodie
Justina Machado and Judy Reyes are best friends in Netflix’ All Together Now based on Matthew Quick’s book Sorta Like a Rock Star, and they share a problem. They are mother and mother figure to Amber, played by Auli’i Cravalho, a rising star in her high school drama class. Amber’s mother Becky – Machado – is struggling in an abusive relationship and with alcohol. Reyes’ Donna steps in to help Amber, as she faces the toughest challenges of her young life. Grab your tissues for this uplifting, funny, sad, and poignant film. What She Said’ Anne Brodie spoke with Machado and Reyes.