Naomi Lorrain is an American writer, stage and screen actress. She holds an BA from Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, and an MFA in Acting from the Tisch School of the Arts at the New York University.
While Maxine is grappling with personal and professional setbacks, her best friend is scheming to have her run for local office in Far Rockaway. As Maxine and her unconventional election committee navigate race, identity, and gentrification along the trail, a campaign that began as a distraction turns into a mission of vital importance to Maxine and her community.