Let It Shine

In the heart of Atlanta, a city where gospel choirs and hip‑hop beats pulse side by side, a young teenager carries the weight of two very different worlds. The streets reverberate with rhythm, while the pews of a tight‑knit church echo with tradition, creating a backdrop where music can be both sanctuary and rebellion.

​Cyrus DeBarge is a gifted choir director whose quiet confidence hides a fiery talent for rap. By day he leads the church’s harmonies, but by night he adopts the alias “Truth,” penning verses that speak of hope and identity. His father, Pastor Jacob DeBarge, champions faith and community, yet struggles to understand the allure of the genre his son embraces. Alongside him stands Kris McDuffy, a charismatic best friend whose own ambitions intertwine with Cyrus’s secret, and Roxie Andrews, an emerging singer whose presence sparks curiosity, admiration, and the first stirrings of something deeper.

The film balances the exuberance of youthful creativity with the quiet tension of familial expectations. It plays with the contrast between polished choir performances and the raw energy of underground rhyme, inviting viewers to feel the push‑and‑pull of loyalty, ambition, and the desire to be heard. As Cyrus navigates the delicate dance of trust and self‑expression, the story hints at the transformative power of music to bridge divides, offering a hopeful glimpse of what might happen when a voice finally chooses to let its light shine.

Last Updated: October 07, 2025 at 13:29