Black and Blue (2019 film)

Black and Blue is a 2019 American action thriller film directed by Deon Taylor and starring Naomie Harris, Tyrese Gibson, Frank Grillo, Mike Colter, and Reid Scott. The film follows a rookie police officer who inadvertently captures the murder of a young drug dealer on her body camera. She subsequently becomes a target of corrupt cops and the drug dealers, forcing her to team up with a reluctant community member to survive the night and expose the truth.

The plot centers on Alicia West (Naomie Harris), a former soldier adjusting to life as a police officer in New Orleans. While on patrol with her partner, she witnesses a group of corrupt officers murdering an unarmed drug dealer. The event is recorded on her body camera, making her a target for both the corrupt cops and the drug cartel seeking to bury the evidence. As the night progresses, Alicia finds herself hunted by both sides and must navigate a dangerous urban landscape, relying on her military training and a newfound ally, Milo "Mouse" Jackson (Tyrese Gibson), to stay alive and bring the truth to light.

The film explores themes of police corruption, racial tensions, and the moral dilemmas faced by law enforcement in marginalized communities. It received mixed reviews upon release, with some critics praising Harris' performance and the film's action sequences, while others criticized the plot as predictable and the characters as underdeveloped. Despite the mixed critical reception, the film garnered attention for its exploration of timely and relevant social issues.