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Lackawanna Blues (2005) (TV) More at IMDb Pro »

Using narration and quick shots of people, as the whole movie did for story and background, we find out Ruben graduated Harper College and that his parents and Uncle Bill died. So that's why we won't see them in the following scenes.

"Nanny" wakes up after suffering a heart attack. Adult Ruben, Jr. combs her hair before he brings her back to a surprise party at her house. She starts managing everybody's life, because that's what she does. People come to thank her and pin dollar bills to her clothes.