Frank Serpico (2017)

In the tumultuous era of the early 1970s, a single, resolute man dared to challenge the entrenched corruption of the New York City police force. Officer Frank Serpico, a man of Italian-American lineage steeped in the cultural gumbo of Brooklyn, found himself at the epicenter of a maelstrom of controversy. Revered as a hero by many, reviled by others, he shattered the silence on a pervasive culture of bribery and corruption that had poisoned the NYPD. His solitary crusade for police reform not only inspired the classic Al Pacino film bearing his name but also unfolded a real-life saga as mesmerizing as any Hollywood screenplay. Now, in 'Frank Serpico', we witness the man, the myth, the legend, articulate his journey in his own words. From his early disillusionment with the NYPD, culminating in a riveting narrative of a high-risk drug bust that ended with him taking a bullet to his face in a potentially orchestrated set-up. His story is underscored by the haunting melodies of Jack White, providing a poignant backdrop to this tale of courage and conviction. The film also explores the parallel between Serpico and Thomas Beckett, spotlighting a poignant play at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Here, Serpico takes on the role of a tempter, suggesting that his steadfast moral convictions, similar to Beckett's unwavering religious beliefs, may have precipitated his confrontation with danger and even death. Featuring candid interviews with Serpico's contemporaries and admirers, including Luc Sante and John Turturro, 'Frank Serpico' offers an intimate, all-encompassing portrait of a man who chose to stand tall in the face of adversity, refusing to compromise his principles. This compelling narrative is a testament to an individual's power to effect change, an inspiring journey of a man who boldly chose ideals over betrayal.

Frank Serpico is a documentary movie featuring Frank Serpico and directed by Antonino D'Ambrosio.

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