
This is the story of ten year old Benjamin Rome, and his hometown of Farmville, in Virginia. In August 1959 the Supreme Court has ordered the state to desegregate the schools. Ben finds himself facing choices beyond his years.

The profound coming-of-age story of a young boy growing up in rural Virginia, and the historic summer that would change his life forever During the summer of 1959, Virginia's Prince Edward County is entirely consumed by passionate resistance...


