Inspired by true events. When 5-year-old Marni Wilkins, a Caucasian girl, lost her mother, she was left with an unfulfilled soul. Thankfully her best friend, Gemma Brown, a black girl, was always by her side. Ten years later, Marni has the opportunity to find that lost connection when she learns that her mother’s favorite poet will be teaching at a distinguished school for the arts in her area. The two friends are both excited to apply. Gemma gets accepted, however they soon learn that there's a mishap with Marni's application and the school only has seats left for “diverse" candidates. Realizing that her dreams of getting to know her mother may disappear, Marni is convinced to do something drastic. Things don't go quite to plan, but the two girls learn valuable lessons about race, identity, politics, friendship and growing up in this poignant "coming of age" dramedy.
