The Pool Party

Hazing is Byron Hurt's deeply personal journey exploring the sometimes deadly rituals of belonging fueled by tradition, secrecy, groupthink, power, and the desire to fit in.

In sparsely populated Texas towns, folklore looms as large as the landscape, blending Mexican, American, and unmapped myths into something surreal and unique.

After being shot in the face by 15-year-old Nathan King, Claude’s path to recovery leads to forgiveness. But that path is paved with the complexities of race, violence, and justice.