When a violent father receives a call from someone who claims to be his biological brother, he must re-evaluate what family means to him.

Through conversations with his great-great aunt, a man learns the history of a formerly enslaved family matriarch. His brother’s recent arrest gains new meaning as he learns more about his ancestors.

A bookkeeper for a new grocery store falls for the building inspector of her store. When the inspector tragically ends up in a coma, she must become the primary caretaker of his brother who lives in a facility for people who suffer from mental illness.

Three boys navigate their youth in Chicago, but are forced to grow up quickly when they start cooking drugs for money.

An extended visit from a relative leaves a young boy terrified in his own home.