Bed-Stuy Is Burning

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Set against the backdrop of a gentrifying Bedford-Stuyvesant, the story unfolds after a police shooting ignites a riot, drawing in a diverse cast of characters. Aaron, a former rabbi turned banker, and his journalist girlfriend, Amelia, navigate the chaos with their newborn, while their nanny Antoinette, neighbor Jupiter, and others confront their identities and values. Through this day of turmoil, the narrative explores themes of race, faith, and ambition, offering a poignant examination of community and the human experience amidst societal upheaval.