Kicks
They aren't just shoes
A gritty coming-of-age crime drama following three teenage friends on a dangerous quest through urban streets to recover stolen sneakers, balancing youthful camaraderie with the harsh realities of street life.
When his hard-earned kicks get snatched by a local hood, fifteen-year old Brandon and his two best friends go on an ill-advised mission across the Bay Area to retrieve the stolen sneakers.
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Hidden gem
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
