Synopsis

Robert, the local cable show’s film critic for "Brothers in the Balcony," found himself increasingly isolated after a controversial gesture. His dismissive thumbs-down to a new film by a prominent Black filmmaker ignited a firestorm of disapproval. The filmmaker's work had consistently depicted African-Americans in a negative light, but Robert’s public disapproval felt like a betrayal to many. Meanwhile, Zaria navigated the complexities of young love, spending time with her opinionated class