In Harlem, an overweight, illiterate teen pregnant with her second child is invited to enrol in an alternative school in hopes that her life can head in a new direction.

Winner of the Grand Jury Prize (Dramatic) at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival
Selected to screen in 'Un Certain Regard' at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival
Winner of the Audience Award at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival