Black and Blue
Rookie cop Alicia West, an Army veteran, inadvertently captures the murder of a young drug dealer on her body cam. After realizing that the murder was committed by corrupt cops, she teams up with the one person from her community who is willing to help her as she tries to escape both the criminals out for revenge and the police who are desperate to destroy the incriminating footage.
Release Year
2019
Runtime
109 min
Audience Score
6.8
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime
Story Snapshot
Rookie cop Alicia West, an Army veteran, inadvertently captures the murder of a young drug dealer on her body cam. After realizing that the murder was committed by corrupt cops, she teams up with the one person from her community who is willing to help her as she tries to escape both the criminals out for revenge and the police who are desperate to destroy the incriminating footage.
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Black and Blue is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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Black and Blue is best for viewers who want action, thriller, crime without having to browse blindly.
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