BROTHERZ

Safiyah Smith

Director(s): Safiyah Chiniere

Three individuals who of which two are members of a gang and one who isn't a member, but associates himself with the people that are. These three young men (Mookie, Jeremiah and Jose) are trying to accomplish something great in their life, but each for a different purpose. You have: Musiah "Mookie" Jackenson (25): who was raised in foster care for the majority of his childhood because both of his parents were murdered by gang members. He grew up feeling unloved which developed a lot of hate towards the suspected "crew" that murdered his parents, so because of this, he becomes a Blood member to fill the void of not growing up with family to love him. Mookie is still angry about the death of his parents that he starts seeking revenge, but also is trying to find answers as to why his parents were killed in the first place. Jeremiah Wilson (23): who is best friends with Mookie, is wanting more out of life and wants to do more than just work at his minimum wage job. His mother, who is a single parent and a church goer, believes he will not progress in life if he continues affiliating himself with his friends since they are gang members and seems to always get into trouble. Jeremiah in his heart wants to distance himself from everyone and do great for himself but seems to have a hard time letting go of what he is use to. Jose Ortiz(23): Decided to become a Latin King member just like his father who he admired tremendously. Growing up with his father being incarcerated, Jose has always been fascinated with his heritage as well as the Latin King's culture. Jose is seeking to take over leadership of the organization since their current leader for the Latin Kings, he feels, is bringing too much negativity and directing all the members in the path of destruction. Despite the fact these three young men couldn't be any different, the one thing that they do have in common, is the loyalty they have to their family and to their "brothers".