This movie was very realistic as far as what really goes on in urban societies. You have a smart teenager who has talent and the potential to make something of himself but he is pulled into the streets due to certain circumstances. It is a very disheartening thing to see when you have someone with so much potential go the wrong way because of obstacles out of their control. You see it all the time; a group of friends who grow apart only because of the environment they face and the choices they are forced to make. I would definitely recommend this movie especially for someone who is not familiar with this type of environment. We need to get our stories heard. Only then will people understand.