The green brightness referred to by the storyteller in the film's beginning appears to have had a significant impact on Oakland, and Freaky Tales Afdah delivers four anecdotes that illustrate the issues that its citizens face. Each story centers on an underdog's battle, which might range from seemingly petty aspirations to the fiery and murderous pursuit of justice. Boden and Fleck clearly enjoy the process of mixing sympathetic individuals with outlandishly exaggerated settings, making it difficult not to appreciate their creative efforts. Each story uses the previously stated emerald light in a unique way, whether as a weapon, a source of empowerment, or Force-like energy.