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Chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.
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A deeply affecting, unflinching look at systemic injustice and the enduring power of human connection. It's a somber, introspective journey through a brutal past, highlighting resilience amidst profound adversity.
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