Lil Curtis - The Hood Shooter [Part 1 - The Found Passion]
         In a struggling neighborhood where dreams are easily crushed by poverty, violence, and broken homes, The Hood Shooter tells the powerful coming-of-age story of 14-year-old Curtis a quiet, artistic teen who finds his voice and vision through the lens of a camera he discovers during a chaotic police raid.
        Burdened by family strife, academic setbacks, and daily humiliations at school, Curtis life takes a sharp turn when photography awakens a new sense of purpose and identity within him.
As Curtis teams up with his loyal friend Khaled, thei journey of passion, defiance, and creativity begins to turn heads.
        Their photos and videos--raw, vibrant, and emotionally charged-spark attention af school, ignite jealousy, and ultimately put them at odds with bullies, authority figures, and even Curtis's own mother, who fears he is losing focus on school.
        Through unforgettable moments -from capturing his sister's championship swimming victory to defending his camera and pride in brutal confrontations Curtis begins to transform from a withdrawn boy into a bold artisi and profecior. He must navigate love, loyalty, and violence while learning the high cost of following one's passion in an unforgiving world.
        The Hood Shooter is a gripping nediftelt narrative about youth
resilience, inner-city pressures, and the healing power of artistic expression. Curtis' lens doesn't just capture images-it reveals truth hope, and the soul of a boy becoming a man.