Kevin struggles with insecurity and self-doubt. Jeff struggles with anger, pride and feelings of being overlooked. Juanita wrestles with jealousy, emotional conflict and fear of losing the person she loves most. Wiseman J carries tremendous grief and loss while still trying to guide and protect others. Even after Kevin and Juanita become Angelo and Angeline, they do not suddenly transform into emotionally flawless beings.

If you want a case study in what happens when America sowed voter suppression and attempted to harvest democracy, look no further than Fannie Lou Hamer and the 1964 Democratic National Convention.