Desc: Breaking the Cage: The Zu Life Story: Directed by Thomas Freeman Jr.. With Joyce Blizzard, Aaron Bright, Kam Butts, Thomas Freeman Jr.. Breaking the Cage is the story of Jay Sykes, AKA Zu Life, a promising young rapper who is sentenced to 10 years in adult prison at the age of 16. After serving his time, he returns home in hopes of reaching new heights in his career, all while getting readjusted to the world, which changed vastly in the 10 years he was gone. In order to reach the new levels of success he must "Break the Cage" whether mental or physical.