Darcus Howe is terrified his youngest son, Amiri, is throwing his life away and may wind up in prison ¿ if not dead. Son of Mine charts his attempts to understand and 'save' Amiri who has clashed with the law on many occassions.
The pair struggle through a series of setbacks over a period of six months, their relationship gradually shifting until they arrive at an emotional reconciliation on a chaotic trip to the countryside.
The youngest of seven, Amiri was born in Trinidad before coming to live in Britain after he witnessed the bloody attempted assassination of his step-father. Darcus believes his troubled son is representative of a 'lost generation' of young black men - an 'issue' never far from the tabloid pages.
Son of Mine is Darcus' most personal film to date, offering unprecedented access to his private life and a unique take on a contemporary subject.
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