DC Noir is a crime thriller anthology film that is based on four short stories by George Pelecanos. The movie is set in Washington D.C. and delves into the dark underbelly of the city, exploring the lives of its residents who are struggling to make ends meet.
The first story, "String Music," follows Marquese, a young man with a talent for playing the guitar. Marquese is caught in the middle of a turf war between rival gangs and must choose between his loyalty to his friends and his passion for music.
The second story, "The Confidential Informant," features a federal agent who enlists the help of a local drug dealer to bring down a powerful cartel. The dealer soon learns that working as an informant comes with a price.
The third story, "The Last To See Them Alive," focuses on a private investigator who is hired to find a missing woman. He discovers that the woman was involved in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a sadistic killer.
The final story, "Potomac Avenue," centers around a group of young friends who get caught up in a series of escalating crimes. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, one of the friends must make a life-changing decision.
DC Noir is a gripping film that explores the complex issues of race, poverty, and crime in Washington D.C. It features an ensemble cast of talented actors, including Jamie Chung, Charles Dutton, and Dominique Fishback.