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On the last day of school, May 28th, 1976, 13-year-old Tommy Floyd, the younger brother of Randall "Pink" Floyd, is gearing up for his freshman year at Robert Lee High School in Texas. But before he can officially become a high schooler, he has to survive the school's brutal hazing tradition, which starts on the last day of school and lasts all summer. Tommy's initiation includes getting his backside paddled by the soon-to-be seniors Benny O'Donnell, Don Dawson, Melvin, and the notorious Fred O'Bannion. Unlike his brother Randall, who refuses to take part in the hazing, Tommy finds himself unexpectedly bonding with the older boys. With a crush on a sophomore and newfound freedom, Tommy dives headfirst into a summer that's full of mischief and adventures by exploring places like the Moon Tower and the emporium, realizing that high school is going to be far more than he ever expected.
(All rights go to RICHARD LINKLATER)