
Florida and James Evans struggle to raise their kids - irrepressible artist JJ, voice-of-reason Thelma, and politically active Michael - in a Chicago housing project. They have help from wisecracking neighbors, buffoonish building superintendents and friends.
Bookman snows Willona and the Evans family into saving his job.
Thelma becomes the romantic target of a handsome stranger with a shady past.
J.J. holds an unusual wake for a homeless man at the apartment building.
J.J.'s potential promotion at work may be threatened by prejudice.