When she's kicked out of an exclusive high school for her activism, a Black teenager unites with her White grandmother to oppose her mother's powerful law firm's deal that would endanger whales.
Edda, a Black 15-year-old “rebel with many causes” is the lone climate protester at the Georgia capitol. Her mother, Kiteri “Kit” Harris, is a bi-racial corporate attorney on the partner track, advocating for oil exploration. When Edda’s activism forces “an involuntary leave of absence” from school, Kit’s forced to take Edda to her hometown of St Marys, GA to convince locals to accept potential oil drilling. Maggie, Kit’s White mom/Edda’s grandmother, leads the environmental group, Whale Watchers. Kit’s job puts her and Maggie in direct conflict. Edda aligns with her grandmother, bringing national attention to endangered whales by running away to follow “Fermata” and her whale calf. Edda gains notoriety, posting videos about the whales’ progress and interviewing conservationists. Maggie and Kit reluctantly join forces to bring Edda back home. A dangerous ferry trip jolts Kit and she has an epiphany about her values. Reunited, the family hurries to Washington D.C. where Kit gives surprise testimony, reversing her position on oil exploration.
