Dayveon

Set in a struggling town in Arkansas, this drama follows thirteen-year-old Dayveon. After his older brother is killed in a violent incident, the boy must navigate life without parents or positive mentors. He finds himself conflicted, torn between the influence of a local gang and a supportive friendship with the young man dating his sister.

The film was directed by Amman Abbasi, who also co-wrote the screenplay and served as a producer. This project was the first in a sequence of films directed by Abbasi, followed by Yasmeen's Element in 2024. The cast features Devin Blackmon in the lead role, alongside Kordell Johnson, Dontrell Bright, Chasity Moore, Lachion Buckingham, and Marquell Manning.

Produced in the United States by companies including Rough House Pictures and Salem Street Entertainment, the movie has a runtime of 75 minutes. Audience reception is moderately positive, with a rating of 6.2 on IMDb based on 608 votes and a 6.7 on TMDB from 18 votes. Film critics provided a slightly higher rating of 6.8 based on 28 reviews.