The only criminal he can't catch is himself.
Terrence McDonagh is a New Orleans Police sergeant, who recieves 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.
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