FRANK SERPICO Never Run When You're Right Directed by Antonino D'Amrbosio *In Post-Production
A suspenseful character study of a man who nearly died standing against the world's largest police force, FRANK SERPICO is part Shakespearean tragedy, part inspiring allegory, revealing how abuse of power remains a constant threat to our democracy.
In 1971 Frank Serpico became the world's most famous whistleblower, exposing rampant corruption in the NYPD. A best-selling book and a classic film starring AL PACINO shared part of his story. Now fifty-years later Serpico breaks his reclusive silence, revealing the truth behind the story in this investigative thriller. A master performer since his days as an undercover cop, Serpico re-enacts scenes from his extraordinary life. Characters from Serpico's life further illuminate the story and writers and artists such as Luc Sante and John Turturro add fascinating context. Ultimately, Serpico takes on the abuse of power now inflaming the world, challenging us to stand-up and say no.
"Frank Serpico remains an inspiration." -John Turturro, actor
"Frank Serpico is the father of modern-day whistleblowers."
"Frank Serpico couldn't bring himself to swallow even the smallest morsel of dishonor. He stayed relentlessly, almost foolishly honest and did so at great cost to himself. But he changed what New York was and gave it a chance to be something better. Antonino D'Ambrosio shows in his film that what remains, all these years later, is a textbook argument for what one man of real integrity can achieve." -David Simon (Producer of The Wire)
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