Small-town hate crime. One choice. Zero easy answers.
A teenager from rural Arkansas finds himself at a crossroads after committing a violent hate crime.
Acting
Michael Cleary's Deacon simmers with unearned certainty cracking.
Direction
Uplekar traps you in Arkansas humidity—you can't look away.
Director
Armaan Uplekar
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot entirely in Arkansas with non-professional locals—authentic accents that Hollywood usually butchers.
The title 'Born & Raised' isn't just biographical—it's the excuse every character uses.
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