Joe the King

In this gripping drama, 14-year-old Joe Henry navigates a world marked by harsh abuse and poverty in Upstate New York during the 1970s. As he struggles to keep his life together, Joe becomes embroiled in petty theft and illegal work at a local diner, where kindness from co-worker Jorge is one of the few sources of comfort. When Joe's plan to steal money from the diner goes awry, he finds himself facing consequences that will change him forever, forcing him to confront the harsh realities of his troubled home life and uncertain future.