Steve Pemberton was placed in foster care at age 5 and told he would never amount to anything. He endured a dysfunctional foster home but found encouragement through books. This fueled his determination to defy the predictions through academic success. The film tells his true story of resilience and overcoming adversity through faith and fortitude. It highlights themes of finding goodness in the world, new beginnings being possible, and family being those who support you regardless of blood ties.