Brotherhood of the Streets

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Set against the backdrop of 1970, two urban outcasts, Carlos Alvarado and Johnnie Littletree, navigate the challenges of impending adulthood while contending with a harassing local cop. As they approach eighteen amidst the turmoil of the Vietnam War and the draft, the streets have equipped them with survival skills, but they now face a crucial decision about how to truly live their lives. The story explores themes of friendship, identity, and the struggle for autonomy in a turbulent environment.