SYNOPSIS
Lily Grable, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for her fearless investigative reporting, embarks on interviewing murky story involving Kevin Lawson, a death row inmate convicted of killing a police officer. Lily, a staunch opponent of capital punishment, suspects Lawson was framed. Her relentless pursuit of the truth leads her into the dark underbelly of the LAPD, where she uncovers a sprawling network of corruption implicating Detective Brolin Freeman and a powerful city councilman.
Freeman and his corrupt cronies operate a criminal enterprise involved in drug trafficking, money laundering, and shady dealings with a Mexican cartel. As Lily digs deeper, she finds herself in mortal danger. Allies turn up dead, and she becomes the target of Freeman’s ruthless tactics. The stakes escalate as Lily races against time to expose the conspiracy and save Lawson from execution. With her own life hanging in the balance, she must navigate a treacherous maze of deceit and betrayal to uncover the truth and bring the real perpetrators to justice.
SHOW CROSS
Pelican Brief
Genres:
Thriller, Crime, Drama
Internal Affairs
Genres:
Thriller, Crime, DramaLILY GRABLE
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Lily Grable is thrown into a dangerous game of cat and mouse when her interviews with death row inmate Kevin Lawson convince her of his innocence.
Uncovering a deep-rooted conspiracy within the Los Angeles Police Department, Lily receives a cryptic message from an undercover officer with evidence that could expose corrupt officials.
As she races against time to save Lawson and reveal the truth, she must confront powerful adversaries and her own personal struggles with the death penalty—a struggle deeply intertwined with her family history.
Disclaimer: “The actor appearing in this film presentation is not affiliated with or endorsed by the production and serve solely to represent the visual aesthetic and character portrayal intended for the respective role.”
Brolin Freeman
Brolin Freeman is a corrupt cop, the leader of a rogue faction within the LAPD, who operates with the ruthless efficiency of a cartel boss.
He orchestrated the murder of a fellow detective, framing Kevin Lawson, to protect his lucrative criminal enterprise. Freeman has forged a pact with a powerful Mexican cartel, flooding the city with drugs while maintaining an iron grip on the streets.
He controls both the supply and distribution, manipulating street crime to his advantage, all while lining his pockets and those of his corrupt city hall cronies.
Anyone who threatens his operation, including Lily Grable digging for the truth, becomes a target in his deadly game. Freeman is a wolf in sheep’s clothing, a predator hiding in plain sight, and he will stop at nothing to maintain his power and eliminate any threat to his empire.
Disclaimer: “The actor appearing in this film presentation is not affiliated with or endorsed by the production and serve solely to represent the visual aesthetic and character portrayal intended for the respective role.”
Kevin Lawson
Kevin Lawson, a hardened criminal awaiting execution for killing a cop, finds his fate intertwined with a renowned journalist who wants to interview him.
Though initially resigned to his death sentence, Kevin slowly reveals a life scarred by poverty and abuse, confessing to past crimes but vehemently denying the murder.
As the journalist digs deeper, she uncovers police corruption that suggests Kevin is a scapegoat in a larger conspiracy, a claim further fueled by the suspicious suicide of a fellow inmate with key information.
With time running out, they must race against the clock to expose the truth and fight a corrupt system determined to silence them before Kevin’s execution date.
Disclaimer: “The actor appearing in this film presentation is not affiliated with or endorsed by the production and serve solely to represent the visual aesthetic and character portrayal intended for the respective role.”
Adam Morrow
Adam Morrow, a jaded Internal Affairs investigator, senses a cover-up in the Kevin Lawson case.
He suspects dirty cops are at the center of a criminal conspiracy, a tangled web of drugs, money laundering, and murder.
Realizing he needs an ally outside the compromised system, Morrow turns to Lily Grable, a fearless journalist with a reputation for exposing the truth, no matter the cost.
Disclaimer: “The actor appearing in this film presentation is not affiliated with or endorsed by the production and serve solely to represent the visual aesthetic and character portrayal intended for the respective role.”
Ahmad Brooks
Ahmad Brooks walks a tightrope, balancing his double life with increasing peril.
As an Internal Affairs investigator acting as a mole, he feeds critical information to Adam Morrow about Brolin Freeman’s corrupt crew.
Driven by an insatiable hunger for power yet paralyzed by fear of Freeman’s ruthlessness, Brooks plays a dangerous game.
His actions jeopardize not only his life but also Lily Grable’s, as he struggles to navigate treacherous waters while secretly working to keep her safe.
Brooks adds a fascinating layer of complexity and suspense to the unfolding narrative.
Disclaimer: “The actor appearing in this film presentation is not affiliated with or endorsed by the production and serve solely to represent the visual aesthetic and character portrayal intended for the respective role.”