Signifying Nothing

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Set in 1979 Washington, D.C., the story revolves around the Hobbs family and the transformative moment when nineteen-year-old Lester, who is mentally challenged and mute, unexpectedly begins to rap about his life. This startling change deeply impacts his family, prompting them to confront their own identities and relationships as they seek to understand Lester's newfound voice and the implications it holds for them all.