In a picture-perfect suburb where a secret society is abducting people off the streets while the world turns a blind eye, two neighborhood kids rebel to remove their blindfolds.
The Neighborhood Kids are a revolutionary fusion band from San Diego, California consisting of Verde and Amon the MC incorporating hip-hop, punk, and nu-metal to create hard-hitting anthems that spotlight various world issues from an Indigenous, Latino and migrant perspective. For this project, the duo had a powerful story in mind that complimented their war of words, calling on allies to aid in ending human trafficking and child abuse.
Screenings
Official Selection — Chicano Hollywood Film Festival — 2026
Official Selection — ImagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival — 2026
Official Selection — San Diego Latino Film Festival — 2026
Press
imagineNATIVE 2026 Unleashes Its Most Expansive Programming Yet, Spanning 56 Nations Across 20 Countries — That Eric Alper
Artistic Director Speaks on 26th Edition of ImagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival — APTN News
Indigenous Film and Media Showcased at imagineNATIVE — Toronto City News
The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival Unveils Its 2026 Programming — imagineNATIVE
33rd Edition of the San Diego Latino Film Festival Kicks Off in Mission Valley— Yahoo! Entertainment
Community San Diego Latino Film Festival Celebrates Its 33rd Year — CBS8
33rd Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival — KPBS
5 Music and Culture Events to Catch in Tijuana-San Diego This Weekend — San Diego Red
Distribution
FNX TV — The Aux Music Video Block
Director — Polaris Castillo
Writers — Verde, Amon the MC
Producers — The Neighborhood Kids
Cinematographer — Polaris Castillo
Editor — Polaris Castillo
Special Thanks — Amon the MC, Verde, DJ JG, KODA, Tawny One Love, jonthefunkymonk, Emerson Pacleb, phlowistic, Dizzy Spell, Miguel “Gatoz Locoz”, Dr. Alexis Cardiel, Cor Pallanck, Julia Ochoa, Ryan Adams, Talon Nelson, Waylon Nelson, Nino Amaru, BLK BOX Gallery
Written by Verde, Amon the MC
Performed by Verde, Amon the MC, DJ JG, Niko Rosy, Gatoz Locoz, Emerson Pacleb
Song Mixed by jonthefunkymonk
Album Cover Art — Rafa Ríos
