The film follows several interconnected stories in New Orleans and Mississippi during the summer of 2017, a period marked by a string of police shootings of Black men.

: It also documents the activities of the New Black Panther Party for Self-Defense as they investigate a lynching and organize community justice efforts.

: The narrative centers on Judy Hill, a bar owner struggling to keep her business afloat while grappling with her past, and two young brothers, Ronaldo and Ashlei King, navigating the complexities of growing up in a harsh environment.