Tru Confessions

Tru Walker, a teenage aspiring documentarian, longs for her own TV show. She resents the limitations of her life, especially her brother Eddie's disability and the way he is treated by his peers. She is determined to find a project that could transform her future.

When a video contest is announced, Tru hopes it could change her fortune. Her English teacher urges her to pick a topic that matters to her, not something superficial. With the deadline looming, she decides to document Eddie and the impact he has on her life.

Tru screens an early version for friends and finds it dull. She pivots to a personal subject by portraying Eddie and the challenges and joys of living with a sibling with a disability. The video becomes a frank look at family life and sacrifice.

Tru reaches out on an online forum for support and encounters Deedee, a mentor who speaks in encouragement. Deedee tells Tru that great things come from sacrifice and staying true to oneself. Their exchange becomes a catalyst for Tru's honesty and courage.

After an argument with her mother, Tru hears Deedee's advice echoed back by Judy, revealing that Deedee is Tru's mother. Tru feels betrayed and confused, and the revelation heightens the tension between them. The moment forces Tru to reassess her mother's perspective.

At a street fair, Tru confronts cruelty toward Eddie when a group of teens spit on his hat. She discovers that Billy Meyer, a boy she likes, is among them. In a fit of anger, Tru pushes Billy off a bridge into a creek, a decision she immediately regrets and hides from her parents.

Tru wrestles with whether to tell her parents what happened, fearing they won't understand. She ultimately confides to her mother, albeit in vague terms. The incident deepens the strain in their relationship while highlighting Tru's turmoil.

Tru receives a letter announcing she won the contest and that her video will be broadcast on television. She fears classmates will mock her for revealing personal aspects of her life. Her father, a brain surgeon, is tied up with work and cannot attend the public airing.

Unbeknownst to the family, Mr. Walker watches Tru's broadcast on a hospital television and is deeply moved by his daughter's honesty. This moment shifts his perspective and fuels his resolve to connect better with Eddie.

After seeing the show, Tru's father asks why he didn't feature more prominently. Tru reluctantly shows him the footage that paints him in a harsh light, recognizing his own failings. The exchange motivates the family to rethink their dynamics.

Mr. Walker decides to make more time for Eddie and to be more patient and supportive. The family begins to rebuild trust, with Tru and her mother agreeing to listen more openly. Eddie's struggles are acknowledged, and the home starts to feel more united.

Tru and Eddie revisit a soccer match they played together, with Eddie rewinding to a moment where Tru passes the ball to him and scores. Tru urges moving on, but Eddie insists on keeping the memory, saying, 'It's you and me. Being twins.' The scene anchors a hopeful note about their bond and future.