Barry Jenkins

A young boy, Little, asks his mentor, Juan, what a 'faggot' is, revealing the bullying he's experiencing. Juan struggles to explain the term and reassure Little, while also navigating his own understanding and the presence of Teresa.

Juan teaches a young boy, Little, how to swim in the ocean. As Little learns to trust Juan and the water, they share a poignant conversation about identity and heritage, culminating in the origin of Little's nickname, 'Blue'.

A young boy, Little, is discovered hiding in a crack house by Juan, a drug dealer. Juan attempts to connect with the frightened child, offering him food and a way out of the dangerous building.

Juan confronts Paula, the mother of a young boy he cares for, after finding her using drugs in a car. The scene escalates into a heated argument about their respective responsibilities and failures, particularly concerning the child's well-being.