Spike Lee directs this adaptation of the award-winning novel by Jacqueline Woodson. The story tells about the life of the Bailey Brothers -- 20-year-old Ty'ree, 16-year-old Charlie and 14-year-old Lafayette -- who find themselves on their own after the deaths of their parents. As they struggle to hold their family together, the boys have to face the challenges of raising themselves in the "hood." Filmed on location in Harlem, the program begins the day Charlie comes home after spending a year in juvenile detention. He returns to find Ty'ree in charge of the family, but Ty'ree is barely an adult himself. Lafayette idolizes Charlie and tries to get him involved in his life until he realizes that his secret crush has eyes for his brother. Through hardships and triumphs, the boys learn to face life's challenges and rewards…together. Stars Pooch Hall and Sean Nelson.