The Lords of Discipline

Overview

Will returns for his senior year at a 1960s Southern military academy, where he faces an unsettling change with the admission of Pearce, its first Black student. Tasked with watching over Pearce, Will quickly discovers that the elite group known as The Ten is determined to drive him out. Their tactics range from harassment to outright brutality, all under the guise of ensuring Pearce's departure is voluntary. Torn between loyalty and ambition, Will must confront the dark undercurrents of racism and decide how far he is willing to go to protect his new friend.