Son Shine
2013, English. Directed by Katrelle N. Kindred.
Son Shine, follows the story of 12 year old Hakeem Brown on the heels of his thirteenth birthday. Known in his neighborhood as the good kid, Hakeem is a honor student and an obedient son. However, things begin to change for Hakeem as he becomes aware of the political climate in his South Los Angeles Neighborhood during the announcement of the Rodney King verdict. Watching his neighborhood erupt into flames from his bedroom window, Hakeem disobeys his parents by joining the chaos of the riots. Now face to face with the realities of the uprising, Hakeem has to make the decision to be a part of the solution or to become a part of the problem.
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- 0h 20m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- 12 December 2013
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- United States of America
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Son Shine runs 20 minutes (0h 20m).
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Son Shine isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Son Shine?
If you liked Son Shine, try Van Gogh: Painted with Words, Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet, All That Breathes.
Who directed Son Shine?
Son Shine (2013) was directed by Katrelle N. Kindred.