Red Hook Summer is a 2012 American independent drama film written and directed by Spike Lee. The film follows a young boy named Flik who is sent to spend the summer with his grandfather in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn.
While there, Flik becomes involved in the local community and forms a bond with a girl named Chazz. However, he also discovers some dark secrets about his grandfather and the neighborhood.
As the summer progresses, Flik must navigate the complexities of family, faith, and community in order to find his place in the world.
The film explores themes of identity, religion, and the impact of gentrification on urban communities. It received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its performances and direction but criticism for its pacing and storytelling.