Psychiatrist Maureen Brennan (Rosie O'Donnell) encounters a heart-wrenching case in her patient America (Philip Johnson), a teenager filled with rage after years of parental neglect, sexual abuse and foster care red tape, in this made-for-TV drama. As Dr. Brennan and America sift through the turmoil of his past and move toward healing, memories of Mrs. Harper (Ruby Dee), a kind and strong woman from his childhood, help America on his journey.