In this coming-of-age drama, a reclusive musical prodigy (Khalil Everage) forms an unlikely friendship with a down-on-his-luck high school security guard (Anthony Anderson). Brought together by their shared love of hip-hop, they try to move on from the pain of their pasts while also hoping to get on stage. Directed by Chris Robinson (A New American Story, New Edition), and starring Everage, Uzo Aduba and Imeyagtyi Korenyilodi, Beats is the ultimate ode to Chicago’s South Side, and its rich history of creating music that continues to fuel the city’s energy.