Tensions are high as the three siblings, Avery, August and Morgan, prepare their grandfather, Benny Monroe's, illustrious estate for his wake. The story ignites when Avery discovers their late mother’s unpublished manuscript claiming Benny was the true killer of Malcolm X.
Fearing Morgan’s volatility, Avery and August conceal the manuscript and begin their own investigation. But every clue only deepens the possibility that their beloved grandfather was guilty. As guests arrive for the wake, Avery and August agree to bury the truth—until Morgan uncovers the manuscript and vows to expose everything unless Benny’s innocence is proven within the hour.
Scrambling for answers, Avery and August uncover an alibi. Benny, their grandfather, was born with the name Riel Ibarra, in Cuba and was incarcerated in the U.S. at the time of the murder. Yet Morgan’s hatred for Benny won’t allow her to quit. She soon discovers Benny’s diary—where he openly confesses.
Faced with the truth, Avery, now panic stricken, calls for a vote, only to be betrayed by August, who sides with Morgan in telling the world. In the final moments, the siblings reconcile, confronting their shared pain and fractured loyalties. United by grief and the burden of truth, they step forward to reveal their grandfather’s secret—after first taking a moment to finally mourn him together.
