Youngblood

In the gritty streets of South-Central Los Angeles, a young African-American teenager named Michael "Youngblood" Gordon finds himself drawn into a world of gang violence and social upheaval when he joins the tough local street gang, the Kingsmen. Led by an angry Vietnam veteran turned gang leader, Youngblood becomes embroiled in a bitter war against a local cartel of drug dealers, unaware that his own brother is among their ranks. This powerful drama explores themes of coming-of-age, gang culture, and social issues set against the tumultuous backdrop of 1970s Los Angeles.