John Singleton s portrayal of social problems in inner-city Los Angeles takes the form of a tale of three friends growing up together in the hood. Half-brothers Doughboy and Ricky Baker are foils for each other s personality, presenting very different approaches to the tough lives they face. Ricky is the All-American athlete, looking to win a football scholarship to USC and seeks salvation through sports, while Dough succumbs to the violence, alcohol, and crime surrounding him in his environment, but maintains a strong sense of pride and code of honor. Between these two is their friend Tre, who is lucky to have a father, Furious Styles, to teach him to have the strength of character to do what is right and to always take responsibility for his actions.

John Singleton s portrayal of social problems in inner-city Los Angeles takes the form of a tale of three friends growing up together in the hood. Half-brothers Doughboy and Ricky Baker are foils for each other s personality, presenting very different approaches to the tough lives they face. Ricky is the All-American athlete, looking to win a football scholarship to USC and seeks salvation through sports, while Dough succumbs to the violence, alcohol, and crime surrounding him in his environment, but maintains a strong sense of pride and code of honor. Between these two is their friend Tre, who is lucky to have a father, Furious Styles, to teach him to have the strength of character to do what is right and to always take responsibility for his actions.

John Singleton s portrayal of social problems in inner-city Los Angeles takes the form of a tale of three friends growing up together in the hood. Half-brothers Doughboy and Ricky Baker are foils for each other s personality, presenting very different approaches to the tough lives they face. Ricky is the All-American athlete, looking to win a football scholarship to USC and seeks salvation through sports, while Dough succumbs to the violence, alcohol, and crime surrounding him in his environment, but maintains a strong sense of pride and code of honor. Between these two is their friend Tre, who is lucky to have a father, Furious Styles, to teach him to have the strength of character to do what is right and to always take responsibility for his actions.

A mythic motorcycle tale of father and son, this is the story of Manuel Galloway, also known as the King of Cali, the president of a motorcycle club whose members are all African-American men, mostly white-collar workers who exchange their suits and ties at night and on weekends for leather outfits and motorcycle helmets. The focus of this story takes place at an annual drag-racing event in Fresno, as Manuel tries to retain his championship title.

A mythic motorcycle tale of father and son", this is the story of Manuel Galloway, also known as "the King of Cali", the president of a motorcycle club whose members are all African-American men, mostly white-collar workers who exchange their suits and ties at night and on weekends for leather outfits and motorcycle helmets. The focus of this story takes place at an annual drag-racing event in Fresno, as Manuel tries to retain his championship title.

Based in England, Nikhil Mathur is employed as an Investment Banker and has a idealist girlfriend in Radhika Awasthi. His friend, Jignesh Patel, works as a Security Guard in a mall and is the guardian of Veer, his late sister s son, and under close scrutiny of the Social Services Department. Global recession takes a toll on Nikhil - he not only loses his job but also his investments, while Jignesh gets fired for failing to prevent theft by a minor. Nikhil is unable to find employment and after Jignesh gets fired from yet another job, the duo end up working as male escorts with Desi Boyz as Rocco and Hunter, and bring in enough income to keep them going. Radhika soon finds out and dumps Nikhil, while a Social Worker, Vikrant Mehra, takes custody of Veer and has him placed in a foster home. With their lives turned upside down, the duo blame each other and part company. Unable to even speak with Radhika...

A mythic motorcycle tale of father and son , this is the story of Manuel Galloway, also known as the King of Cali , the president of a motorcycle club whose members are all African-American men, mostly white-collar workers who exchange their suits and ties at night and on weekends for leather outfits and motorcycle helmets. The focus of this story takes place at an annual drag-racing event in Fresno, as Manuel tries to retain his championship title.