Cornbread, Earl and Me

This powerful drama tells the story of a young African-American basketball player who becomes an unwitting victim of police brutality after being mistaken for an assault suspect in his neighborhood. The incident sparks a chain reaction of personal, political, and community repercussions that lead to a courtroom confrontation and a poignant exploration of racial tensions. Set against the backdrop of 1970s urban America, the film is a thought-provoking commentary on the struggles faced by black youth in the inner city.