In May of 1968, a rural school in Arkansas closed its doors forever. Its students were bussed 35 miles away to a rich, affluent, all-white school. What happened as a result would shake and shape not only those two groups of students but also their towns, families, and personal lives for several decades afterwards. Set amidst the rich backdrop of rock, folk, and blues music, social changes, racial prejudices, and the turmoil of the Vietnam War comes an intricately woven story of sacrificial love.