A father humiliates his son by parading him through the neighborhood in women's clothing in front of all the other kids on a summer day. The impact of that decision ripples through his family and best friend's lives for years to come. This story is based on true events.
Colman Domingo
Older Paul
Francois Battiste
Big Steve
Jibreel Mawry
Little Paul
Darius Darby
Steve
Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Sandra
Jordan Jackson-White
Boy #4
A father humiliates his son by parading him through the neighborhood in women's clothing in front of all the other kids on a summer day. The impact of that decision ripples through his family and best friend's lives for years to come. This story is based on true events.
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