Twin brothers Devon and Keshon rely on each other for their daily survival. When they find themselves attracted to the same girl, a rivalry builds that leads to deeper questions about how society judges boys and men.

Misunderstood examines masculinity by addressing family, relationships, decision-making and rites of passage.

This 16:58-minute film was created by Scenarios USA.

Misunderstood was written by Siraj Bah, Minkia Burgos, Tiauna Clark, Amberstar Farrow, Amina Felder, Phillesia McKenzie, Mariet Polanco, Malik Roberts and Ravyn Sweringer all part of the SPARK Program in Manhattan’s High School for Graphic Communication Arts.