Synopsis
Told through the power of spoken word rap and illustrated with hand-drawn animations and a muted warm color palette, a teen in a homeless family describes his challenges and celebrates the triumph of his creative self. This film is part of 'American Refugees: Four animated short films about real families, homelessness & resilience.'
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