Synopsis/Details
The story begins with Devonta, a reserved 20-something, emerging bloodied and battered from a modest ranch home, clutching a nine-millimeter pistol. As police sirens wail and officers demand his surrender, his desperate claim of self-defense sets the stage for a narrative that spirals from a fateful encounter to a life-altering standoff.
A month earlier, the tension ignites on a cool summer night in the hood. Devonta, fresh off work and unfamiliar with the area, stops at a liquor store where he meets Brittany and Sha'quesha. Brittany, with her light brown skin and conservative edge hiding a latent hood side, catches his eye. Sha'quesha, darker-skinned and boldly ghetto, challenges him with a mix of flirtation and skepticism. Their banter escalates when Sha'quesha accuses Devonta of staring, sparking a philosophical exchange about appearances and intentions that intrigues Brittany.
The trio heads to a spontaneous block party, fueled by tequila and tentative trust. Devonta’s shy charm wins Brittany over, but Sha'quesha’s unease hints at trouble. What begins as a night of social experimentation for the introverted Devonta unravels into chaos as misinterpreted signals and escalating emotions take hold.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Social Justice
Story Situation:
Falling prey to cruelty/misfortune
Story Conclusion:
Tragic
Linear Structure:
Non-linear
Moral Affections:
Accusation, Bad Man, Disrespect, Guilt
Cast Size:
Few
Locations:
Few
Special Effects:
Blood, Minor pyrotechnics, Other practical effects, Stunt rigs/wire systems
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Adult, Male Adult
Hero Type:
Unfortunate
Villian Type:
Mentally Disturbed
Stock Character Types:
Bad boy, Damsel in distress, Girl next door, Villain
Advanced
Adaption:
Based on Existing Fiction
Subgenre:
African-American, Fallen Woman, Hood, Psychological, Rape, Sex, Social Commentary, Victim
Subculture:
Hip hop/B-boy
Action Elements:
Hand to Hand Combat, Physical Stunts, Pyrotechnics, Weaponry
Equality & Diversity:
Minority-Centric, Minority Protagonist
Life Topics:
Coming of Age, Death
Drug Topics:
Illegal Drugs, Legal Drugs
Time Period:
The Tens (2010–2019)
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Time of Year:
Summer
Illness Topics:
Psychological
Relationship Topics:
Abuse, Abusive relationship, Domestic, Jealousy, Sexual
