Bruiser (2022)

In director Miles Warren's debut film, 14-year-old Darious befriends a new stranger in town who turns out to be his biological father, a violent man. The movie delves into generational violence, toxic masculinity, and the role of mothers in contrast with Christian values and forgiveness. Darious attends a private school and faces bullying, while his mother tries to maintain a calm household. As violence escalates, Darious must confront the influence of nature and nurture on his own identity.