Myra lives in a small apartment located close to school and across form the infamous McArthur Park in the Pico Union area of Los Angeles, she lives with her mother and father whom are not seen in the film and one of which is killed (her father). ... Myra is at the point in her life where her world extends beyond the home to the school as evident by her participation in the student council, recognition from her parents, teachers and peers is important to her as is being proficient in her school work. The attitudes and opinions of others become important as she begins to expand her understandin...

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