All American More than Just a Show

    

    
    Based on the real-life story of Spencer Paysinger, the All-American family drama revolves around a young football player who transfers from a high school in Crenshaw to Beverly High. His new home is the Bakers of Beverly Hills, as well as his mother and brother from South Central LA. As the two families come together, they will realize that there is a deeper connection between them. Through their shared struggles, the Bakers, James, and Spencer will learn that there is a lot more to humanity than they previously believed. Although Spencer is conflicted about moving to Beverly High, his mother, Grace, and best friend, Cooper, convince him to take the opportunity to study at the school. When Billy and his family forced Spencer to move in with them, the two families came together, and they discovered that there is a deeper connection.

     The differences that separate us on the surface don't hide the humanity that binds us all. The show is multi-dimensional, and it showcases Spencer James' story in a way that doesn't only cover his football career. It also tackles various social issues, such as racism and drug addiction. Aside from that, it also provides a lot of insight into Spencer's journey when he decides to leave his hometown and move to Beverly Hills. Throughout his journey, he never forgets who he is, where he came from, and how he put his family first. The show also tackles various social issues such as racism, drug addiction, and gang violence. According to Carroll, the team wanted to create a show that represented the various ethnic groups in South LA, and they had to make sure that the show represented the people who lived in the area when Paysinger was growing up. 

     The show's showrunner stated that the main difference between All American and other shows is that it doesn't feature a racial divide between the people who live in the two worlds. There are many black actors and characters in both Beverly Hills and Crenshaw. The show's message is about class, but it also tackles the issue of diversity within the African American community. According to Carroll, the story was able to explore both worlds without having to make it look like one is white and the other is black. There are many characters in the show who grew up in Beverly Hills, such as Jordan Baker, Michael Evans, and Jordan Baker. Also, there are characters such as Spencer, his best friend, Cooper, and Chris, who live in Crenshaw. According to Carroll, the writers were able to create different storylines that told different perspectives on being a black youth in America.