Living in Fear

Living in the aftermath of 9/11, a 15 year old boy is paralyzed by fear and the trauma of his father's death, isolating himself from the world to avoid racial prejudice. Encouraged by his mother and a potential new romance, he struggles to move past his anxiety. When his diabetic mother suffers a medical emergency, he is forced to confront his deepest fears, leading to a profound moment of courage and an uplifting realization about humanity.