In an attempt to regain some stability in his life, Matt Locklear decides to leave the bustling city of Charlotte and travel back to the small town of Pembroke, North Carolina, where his family is originally from. Here, he is able to connect with his relatives as well as his Lumbee roots, which dictate much of the lifestyle in the community. Here, he learns lessons on both culture and spirituality, but when the threats of drugs and violence begin to introduce themselves, Matt also begins to learn the lesson of how to become a warrior not only for his people, but also for himself.