The Long Ride

Set in 1970s New York City, this story follows three mixed-race girls—Jamila, Josie, and Francesca—who navigate the challenges of being outsiders at a new, integrated school as part of a social experiment. While Francesca transfers to a private school, Jamila and Josie face the ups and downs of friendship, identity, and belonging in an unfamiliar environment. Their experiences highlight the complex dynamics of multicultural integration during a turbulent time.