Breaking the Cocoon, Rising Strong - Episode 1

James Grant is arrested, accused of running an illegal casino, and sentenced to ten years after his parents and fiancée pressure him to sign a confession to protect Yale, their adopted brother who is in poor health. They insist evidence was submitted and threaten Yale’s freedom, so James reluctantly accepts blame and is taken by police. In prison he fears his life is ruined but meets a benefactor who trains him and urges him to live righteously and fight gambling. Back home the family celebrates Yale’s birthday and pins their future on him, leaving James facing a crucial choice at release.