The story is about Quawntay Adams, who has been in the maximum-security federal wing at Alton City Jail for the past two months. This facility is one of the most advanced and secure prisons in the U.S., with cameras monitoring every aspect of an inmate's life. Despite the seemingly inescapable nature of the prison, Adams has been dealing with challenging situations since he was a child. Growing up in Los Angeles during a peak period of gang culture, he has faced significant adversity from a young age.