In the gritty streets of 1980s "Chocolate City," a young boy navigates the chaos of poverty, the doom of drugs, the fight for equal education and the lure of the streets. The Game of Life – Trauma and Drama is a powerful coming-of-age story about survival, resilience, and the unexpected influences that shape a life. Witness one boy's determined journey to break free from the shadows of his past and write his own future. Growing up in Washington, D.C., in the 80s, was more than being in a concrete jungle. The life expectancy of a black male was 16 years. How did he make it out and learn how to thrive?