The streets of Baltimore as a microcosm of the US's war on drugs, and of US urban decay in general. Seen not only through the eyes of a few policemen and drug gang members but also the people who influence and inhabit their world - politicians, the media, drug addicts and everyday citizens.
When Jack discovers that his 10-year old son Georgie is dying, he makes a promise to fulfill all of his dreams before their time together runs out. Georgie tells his dad that he wants to rob a bank, just like the heroes in his favorite comic book "The Cactus Kid". Wanting nothing more than to grant his son his dying wish, Jack and Georgie find themselves emulating the role s of the comic book heroes in an unforgettable father/son Wild West asventure!
Story about Will Cleamons, a former teacher-turned-businessman who agrees to tutor 18-year-old high school dropout, Nicole Turner. Much to his surprise, their relationship not only helps Nicole build a future, but helps Cleamons put his personal life back together.
