A gay teenager, McClain Evans, is subjected to brutal bullying at school, but finds solace in martial arts training with Karen O'Neil, a woman with her own painful experiences with prejudice in their small Colorado town. As McClain learns to defend himself, he and Karen confront the underlying tensions and biases in their community.
The Sensei
A renowned martial artist settles in 1980s Colorado and secretly mentors a troubled young gay boy, teaching him self-defense and helping him find his footing in a challenging environment.
