The story was compelling, gripping and brutal to the realism it portrayed in the gang life. The setting reminded me of struggles the Hispanic community had to face and deal with in the D.C. area during late 90's to early 2000's. The actors were believable in their roles and performances. To have been around this environment during that particular time and to have seen the devastation that the gangs/crews/cliches brought to D.C. will give you flashbacks to that time,