Palmer is a drama film directed by Fisher Stevens and written by Cheryl Guerriero. The movie tells the story of Eddie Palmer, a former high school football star who was convicted of a violent crime and spent 12 years in prison. Upon his release, he returns to his hometown in Louisiana to start a new life and reconnect with his family.
Eddie moves in with his grandmother Vivian, who raised him, but she is in poor health and has difficulty remembering things. He also starts working as a janitor at the local school, where he meets Sam, a young boy who is a social outcast and is often teased by his classmates for his effeminate behavior.
Despite their differences, Eddie and Sam forge a bond, and Eddie becomes a father figure to the boy, who is neglected by his troubled, drug-addicted mother and her abusive boyfriend. Eddie also reconnects with his old girlfriend, Shelly, who is now a single mother with two children.
However, Eddie's past catches up with him when his former friend and football teammate, Jerry, comes to town. Jerry is now a local drug dealer and tries to convince Eddie to join his operation. Eddie refuses, and the situation becomes more complicated when Sam is accused of stealing a gun from Jerry's house.
Eddie tries to protect Sam from the dangerous situation and fights to clear the boy's name. Along the way, he confronts the mistakes of his past and tries to make amends with the people he hurt. In the end, Eddie and Sam's relationship deepens, and Eddie commits to being the father figure and protector that Sam needs.
Palmer stars Justin Timberlake as Eddie Palmer, Ryder Allen as Sam, and Alisha Wainwright as Shelly. The film received positive reviews, with critics praising Timberlake's performance and the film's heartwarming story of redemption and family.
