Logline:

South Bronx teen Kadir (Asante Blackk) is a gifted visual artist who loses his way following the death of his brother. Overcome with grief and pressures of school and family, he escapes into the thrilling yet dangerous world of graffiti gangs, seeking an outlet for the creative force threatening to explode out of him. To prove himself and join his neighborhood’s graffiti gang, Kadir tries to rob no-nonsense MTA conductor Luis (Luis Guzmán). He is caught off guard when Luis agrees to Kadir’s demands only if he’ll sit down to a meal with him. Following their conversation, a transformative friendship grows out of it that allows Kadir to see for the first time how his artistic talent could lead to a better life. 

Synopsis:

South Bronx teen Kadir (Asante Blackk) is a gifted visual artist who loses his way following the death of his brother. Overcome with grief and pressures of school and family, he escapes into the thrilling yet dangerous world of graffiti gangs, seeking an outlet for the creative force threatening to explode out of him. To prove himself and join his neighborhood’s graffiti gang, Kadir tries to rob no-nonsense MTA conductor Luis (Luis Guzmán). He is caught off guard when Luis agrees to Kadir’s demands only if he’ll sit down to a meal with him. Following their conversation, a transformative friendship grows out of it that allows Kadir to see for the first time how his artistic talent could lead to a better life.