The story of a young man, D, as he returns to his Oakland neighborhood after serving two years in prison for a robbery gone wrong. In the days after his release, we are taken into D’s world while he navigates the harsh realities that plague his inner city community. His judgment is tested by the insidious influences around him, forcing D to decide what direction to take his life.
Acting
Non-professional cast brings devastating authenticity to every frame.
Direction
Singer-Vine's vérité style makes Oakland feel like a pressure cooker.
Cinematography
Golden hour guilt—beautiful light on ugly choices.
Director
Jonathan Singer-Vine
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Stanley 'Doe' Hunt was discovered at an Oakland youth program; this was his first and only film role.
Shot in 2012 during Oakland's homicide surge, locals initially thought the crew was filming actual crimes. The paranoia was real.
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