"Master of the City" is a film directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, Ed. A film co-written by Burns and Dwight Watkins, among others. Centered around a police department's gun tracking task force, the film explores the realities of corruption and moral decay in an American city.
The story takes place in Baltimore, a city plagued by crime and poverty. There is intense pressure on police department gun tracking task forces tasked with tracking the origin and use of illegal firearms. What they found, however, was a city in which anti-drug and mass arrest policies didn't really solve the problem, at the expense of actual police work.
The film shows the dark side of the city and reveals corruption within the police force and moral decay. At the same time, it also shows the hard work and integrity of some police officers who try to change this depraved situation. The audience will witness the ups and downs experienced by these police officers in their pursuit of justice and truth.
"Master of the City" explores in depth through vivid stories and real situations Some of the important issues facing society today, such as crime, poverty and corruption. It shows the audience the complex relationships and power struggles in the city, while also reflecting on the injustices and loopholes in the social system.