American Pride

American Pride is a sharp, unflinching exploration of a nation on the brink and a man caught between ideals and reality. It begins at the end-Washington's Capitol in flames, and John, our weary narrator, declaring, "We failed." But even in failure, he clings to the belief that life will rebuild itself, as it always has.

Rewinding five months, John returns east to teach Civics and Government at a nonprofit, eager to make a difference. But the city he left behind is unraveling-protests, riots,...