"Citizen Dick" is a dark coming of age story. Born in poverty and abuse, Dick chooses to become homeless at an early age to find his place in the world. His journey take him through the highs of love and musical expression to the lows of crime and drug addiction. After a brief stint in prison and joining an extremist group, Dick finally reaches his end and finds spiritual awakening. In the end, Dick finds the true destiny he sought as a child.