The Free People's Village

In an alternate 2020, where climate change dominates political priorities and urban landscapes are sharply divided, Maddie Ryan—a young English teacher and band member—becomes involved in a Black-led movement fighting against the gentrification of her neighborhood. As protests escalate and police violence erupts, her community transforms into a symbol of resistance and anti-capitalist revolution. The story explores themes of environmental justice, social activism, and personal growth in a tumultuous, divided society.