Don't be put off by Netflix's rating, 'mature', sometimes code for 'immature'. It doesn't feature fornication or the F-word, but does cover good maturation and maturity in a doped & despotic world. In short a Puerto Rican family (Torres) relocated to Brooklyn in 1962, hoping to find a better life, but struggle to make ends meet. The older son, Victor, soon joins a gang (Roman Lords) at a time when illicit drugs were beginning to weaken gang culture. Soon he is hooked and dealing H, his parents fearing the worst but unwilling to face the facts. Sherry is a girlfriend of Danny, leader of a rival gang (Liberty Boys),and getting friendly with her puts Victor's life on the line: a mate takes his bullet.

A new guy has come to town, Jimmy, an evangelical pastor with a past, who befriends the family and opens a street church. Gradually Victor's family team up with Jimmy to save Vic from drugs, though it seems that'll only be possible through saving him into Christian life, a trip he's reluctant to take. At the rehab Jimmy even saddles him with Danny-the rival who killed his mate-as a roommate. Based on a true life story it is well acted, taking viewers into a grisly life of slavery but opening up emancipation, true power, a film or warmth and varying emotions. One line-"Ask {God}to make Victor the man he was meant to be" (40:48)-is problematic, unless you buy into the philosophy of determinism.

Great movie of inspiration and hope to all who are lost in the world of addiction. Will recommend this to everyone that I know. Such an awesome story of finding freedom and deliverance through our Savior Jesus Christ. Pastor Victor Torres is a hero to all that have walked through the doors of New Life for Youth!

This is a must see for sure!!!! This is An Awesome movie about True Hope and True Love. This is about that truly Relentless Love that will chase us down no matter where we might find ourselves in life. Good from beginning to end and has a great message of hope for everyone!