Mikel Jollette's Hollywood Park brings a whole new context to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. As an adult, Jollette struggles to move beyond the trauma of his childhood. A survivor of extreme physical and emotional neglect, Jollette recounts a childhood of abandonment, poverty, and abuse. Repressing his emotions and questioning his memories became a means of survival. A rebellious teen who finds refuge in his father's home, Jollette turns his life around to achieve success in both high school and college. Mikel eventually synthesizes his pain into a successful musical career. He soon realizes the trappings of success are no substitute for inner peace. Mikel must deal with the feelings of shame and his fear of abandonment before he can truly move forward. Ultimately, Hollywood Park is moving story of hope, redemption, and the resilience of the human spirit.