Prince Edward

Set against the backdrop of 1959 Virginia during a tumultuous summer of desegregation, this coming-of-age story follows 10-year-old Benjamin Rome as he navigates the complex social and familial upheavals of his community. Through his experiences working alongside a Black farmhand and witnessing the divided opinions of those around him, Benjamin's journey offers a nuanced portrait of growing up amidst a period of significant change in the American South. Richly detailed and evocative, the story explores themes of friendship, morality, and social change on the eve of the civil rights movement.