Martyr Of Gowanus

In 2001, in Brooklyn, Gavin, a 29-year-old housepainter, accuses Angel of stealing his fishing rod and is later attacked by George, Angel's cousin. However, Gavin eventually befriends Angel and asks out Mercedes, Angel's sister, but their date doesn't go well. After 9/11, Gavin is deeply affected and discusses with Angel how to respond, including considering vengeance against a Middle Eastern cashier. At the same time, Angel spends time with George and a drug dealer named Melvin. Melvin kidnaps Angel, and Gavin comes to his rescue but is stabbed by the cashier while intervening in an assault.