After John’s estranged father is hit by a random bullet, Primo steps in to teach the young boy the street code—a system built on respect and maintained through fear. Having been part of the Bloods since he was twelve, both in the movie and in real life, Primo knows nothing beyond the streets of Brooklyn. As John grapples with the decision of whether to join this lifestyle, Primo is faced with the choice of leaving it behind to become a better husband and father. Set during the sweltering New York summer, “Five Star” delves into gang life with intense scrutiny. Director Keith Miller examines the lives of these two men with a subtle yet sharp perspective, deliberately avoiding tired clichés by maintaining a raw focus. The line between fiction and reality is purposefully blurred, allowing the narrative of these two men to extend beyond the streets as they confront the essence of manhood.