Trailer for Check It.
In a city with one of the highest reported rates of anti-gay hate crimes in America, a group of bullied ninth graders have finally had enough. They form a gang called The Check It and soon attract 200 members. But building a feared reputation comes with consequences. This tight-knit family, born of necessity, can't protect its members from poverty, and many turn to stealing and sex work for survival on the streets of Washington, D.C., picking up lengthy rap sheets along the way. When four key members are offered a way out of violence, they set their sights on something that unifies them: fashion. Avoiding sensationalism at every turn, this gritty and moving account of standing your ground is sure to be talked about and not to be missed.