Five Star

After John’s estranged father is hit by a random bullet, Primo steps in to teach the young boy the street code—a system built on respect and maintained through fear. Having been part of the Bloods since he was twelve, both in the film and in real life, the streets of Brooklyn are all Primo has ever known. As John grapples with the decision of whether to embrace this lifestyle, Primo faces his own dilemma of whether to leave it behind in his quest to become a better husband and father. Set against the backdrop of New York’s sweltering summer days, “Five Star” delves into gang life with intense scrutiny. Director Keith Miller examines the lives of these two men with a subtle yet incisive perspective, deliberately avoiding tired clichés by maintaining a raw focus. The line between fiction and reality is intentionally blurred, allowing the narrative of these two individuals to extend beyond the streets, as they confront the essence of manhood.