The story centers on (Jahi Di’Allo Winston), a young teen living in West Baltimore with his single mother and sister.
Mouse is obsessed with "The Ride," an exhilarating weekly summer event where local dirt bike riders showcase stunts.
He desperately wants to join the Midnight Clique , an infamous biker gang once led by his older brother, Stro, who died in a biking accident.
is a 2020 coming-of-age drama that offers a raw and emotional look at Baltimore's dirt bike culture. Directed by Ángel Manuel Soto , the film is inspired by the 2013 documentary 12 O'Clock Boys and follows a 14-year-old boy named Mouse who finds himself at a crossroads between two different paths of manhood. Core Narrative & Conflict
Mouse is caught between two father figures: Blax (Meek Mill), an ex-con and former clique leader who takes Mouse under his wing at a bike shop, and Detective Rivers (Will Catlett), a sympathetic cop who pushes Mouse toward his passion for animals and becoming a veterinarian. Key Themes Charm City Kings (2020) - Review/Summary (with Spoilers)