Drama,Thriller,Crime,Mystery
United States of America
Freedomland is a 2006 crime drama film directed by Joe Roth and starring Samuel L. Jackson and Julianne Moore. The film follows the story of a black police detective, Lorenzo Council (Jackson), who is called to investigate the case of a missing child from the predominantly African American community of Armstrong in New Jersey. As the investigation progresses, Council becomes increasingly convinced that the child's mother, Brenda Martin (Moore), is hiding something.
As the search for the missing child continues, tensions rise between the African American and white communities of the city, ultimately leading to a large-scale race riot. Council must navigate this charged atmosphere while also dealing with personal turmoil, including the recent death of his own child.
As Council delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that ultimately lead to a shocking conclusion. Despite its compelling storyline and strong performances from its two leads, Freedomland was not a critical or commercial success, receiving mixed reviews and failing to recoup its production budget.
