Part of a well-off middle-class family living in suburban Toronto, Khalil moves for grade eight to a school \u00a0that does not have many racialized students. He is befriended by school sports star Cameron, who convinces Khalil to play basketball. Khalil is uncomfortable with his friend\u2019s racist statements and behaviour, despite Cameron\u2019s professed admiration for Black culture. As his discomfort grows, Khalil is left with a choice: accept this as \u201creality\u201d or take a stand for what\u2019s right, even if it costs him friendships.<\/p>\n
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