2009-09-11
6
122 min
police brutality corruption gambling blackmail new orleans louisiana hallucination organized crime shootout drug dealing police corruption cynical policeman blunt illegal drugs murder investigation hurricane katrina neo-noir frantic absurd hilarious bewildered mocking
Terrence McDonagh is a New Orleans Police sergeant, who receives a medal and a promotion to lieutenant for heroism during Hurricane Katrina. Due to his heroic act, McDonagh injures his back and becomes addicted to prescription pain medication. He then finds himself involved with a drug dealer who is suspected of murdering a family of African immigrants.