Set in 1960s Jim Crow Florida, Elwood Curtis, a bright African-American teen, is wrongfully sent to the brutal Nickel Academy after a hitchhiking incident. There, he befriends cynical Turner as they endure horrific conditions and fight against systemic racism. Elwood’s hope for justice clashes with harsh realities, leading to a tragic fate. This poignant adaptation of Colson Whitehead's novel highlights resilience and friendship amid adversity.