Little Boxes

As the summer before sixth grade unfolds, Clark, a biracial newcomer in a predominantly white town, grapples with fitting in. He learns that being accepted means adopting a ‘more black’ persona, leading to awkward attempts to meet these expectations. Meanwhile, his city-savvy parents, Mack and Gina, also face the challenge of adapting to life in a small town. Although well-equipped for the complexities of New York City, the close-knit family finds themselves unprepared for the unique hurdles of their new suburban environment. They soon find themselves wrestling with self-discovery and mutual understanding in this unfamiliar setting.