Jean's a graffiti artist with lots of talent and too many brushes with the law. He's madly in love with Maria, "My loud, Ukrainian/Italian chick." They've got big plans for the future-the Art Institute of Chicago, marriage. But when his dad tries to commit suicide at the beginning of senior year, his strength, Maria's will -- and their relationship -- are severely tested.

Music: Hip-Hop (Most Def, Black Eyed Peas, Wu-Tang, Gang Star)

Artist: Van Gogh, Dali, many others

Activist Che, "Especially the T-shirt"