In the 1960s, Elwood is a driven young man growing up near Tallahassee, Florida. He lives with his grandmother and follows a disciplined routine that includes attending school, where he is mentored by Mr. Hill, a keen teacher who sees great potential in him. Mr. Hill encourages Elwood to seek a technical education to improve his future in the racially divided South. On his way to the program, Elwood accepts a ride north, only to find himself with someone the police are after. This unfortunate situation lands Elwood in Nickle Academy, a reform school, where he meets other teens facing their own emotional struggles under the watch of administrator Spencer. Cut off from his grandmother, Elwood's spirit begins to fade as he becomes trapped in a harsh system with little chance of escape. You can watch this film on FlixHQ. https://flixhq.life/