The Local (film)

The Local is a 2008 independent crime drama film directed by Mark Edwin Robinson. The film stars Shane Brolly, Kate Connor, and Dean Cain.

The story revolves around James (Shane Brolly), a former Wall Street hotshot who returns to his small, economically depressed hometown after his career implodes. Seeking to rebuild his life and reconnect with his roots, he becomes entangled in a dangerous conflict involving a local crime ring and a fight over land development. James finds himself caught between his desire for redemption and the temptations of quick money and power offered by the criminal element. The film explores themes of economic hardship, corruption, family loyalty, and the struggle for identity in a changing world.