A quirky teen’s college dreams collide with a wild, gritty adventure in South LA.
Feel-good, with dry wit. A comfort watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Prime Video, Starz and Kanopy (free).
Nothing past what an R promises: moderate sex and nudity, and some violence.
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Malcolm is carefully surviving life in a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles while juggling college applications, academic interviews, and the SAT. A chance invitation to an underground party leads him into an adventure that could allow him to go from being a geek, to being dope, to ultimately being himself.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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