Directed by RZA and written by Paul Cuschieri, Cut Throat City is a crime drama film set in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The film stars Shameik Moore, Demetrius Shipp Jr., Keean Johnson, and Denzel Whitaker as the four childhood friends, who are struggling to make ends meet in a post-disaster New Orleans.
As they return to their hometown, they realize that their neighborhood has been severely affected by the hurricane and that they are unable to find any work to support themselves and their families. Desperate for money, they decide to turn to a local gangster, played by Terrence Howard, who offers them a job to rob a casino.
What follows is a thrilling heist that takes place in the heart of New Orleans, with the four friends trying to outsmart the cops and the casino security to get away with the loot. Along the way, they also have to deal with inner conflicts, family issues, and a ruthless gangster who doesn't hesitate to kill anyone who gets in his way.
Cut Throat City is a powerful portrayal of the struggles faced by the people of New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The film also highlights the systemic racism, corrupt systems, and poverty that continue to plague the city, making it a gritty, realistic, and thought-provoking watch.