In a gritty depiction of urban decay and racial tensions, a young man from Venice Beach becomes entrenched in the violent ideologies of neo-Nazism. Following a tragic event that results in the death of his father, who was a firefighter killed by a drug dealer, the protagonist is consumed by anger and sorrow, which he channels into hatred towards other races, particularly African Americans. His intellectual prowess and charisma make him a natural leader within the local skinhead community, where he advocates for white supremacy with a fervor that leads to devastating consequences for him and those around him. His actions culminate in a brutal, racially motivated attack that lands him in prison, setting the stage for a harrowing journey of self-discovery and redemption behind bars.

Meanwhile, the protagonist's younger brother idolizes him, seeing his actions and beliefs as a template for his own life. As the elder brother undergoes a transformation, struggling with the consequences of his past actions and the reality of his misguided beliefs, the younger brother is left at a crossroads, torn between the world of hate his brother introduced him to and the potential for a different path. This dichotomy forms the core of the narrative, exploring the effects of family, ideology, and the possibility of change within a society marred by prejudice and violence. The community’s reaction to the protagonist's actions and his eventual attempt to prevent his brother from going down the same destructive path he did provides a poignant look at redemption and the power of individual change.