The beauty of hope and the power of unity form the foundation of this tale of youthful love, drugs, and poverty in The City of Brotherly Love. Seven year old Babo suffers from asthma, and lives with his mother in a dangerous section of North Philly. In an attempt to impress a girl who's well out of his league, their scheming neighbor Demitri attempts to pass as a brainy bookworm. Meanwhile, as well-off art student Michelle falls into a drug-ridden affair with her dealer Jacob, Kaleef and Jill struggle to save their marriage while bringing "produce to the people," and their teenage son Heslin bulks up for the World's Strongest Man competition.
Rosario Dawson,
Naomie Harris, and
Paul Dano star. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide