In a southside Queens high school, a standoff between six students and the NYPD unfolds on a winter day. The students, motivated by a suspended teacher and a scuffle with a security guard, take him hostage and demand changes to the school. As the situation escalates, a policewoman's attempts to mediate are unsuccessful, and the police plan an assault.
Light It Up
Transforming their high school, a group of passionate teenagers join forces to revitalize their struggling institution, addressing outdated infrastructure and building a brighter future for their peers.
