On his way home from his first job at Canada’s Wonderland, 16-year-old Nekai was caught in gunfire in his own neighborhood at Jane and Finch.

What followed was a moment that changed everything not just for him, but for his entire family.

In this episode, we go beyond the headlines and into the heart of the story. Through the voices of his mother and sister, we witness the fear of that day, the uncertainty in hospital rooms, and the strength it takes to hold onto hope when the odds are against you.

This is a story about more than violence. It’s about faith that doesn’t waver. A mother’s intuition that knew before words could explain. And a resilience that refuses to break.

Against all expectations, Nekai began to walk again just six months later.

But this episode asks a deeper question, what does it take to rise after everything has been taken from you? A powerful conversation about family, faith, and the kind of strength that carries you through the unimaginable.

Nekai Walks documentary, a Rico King film, premiered at the Toronto Docs Festival on April 24, 2026.