Gang in Blue is a 1996 crime drama film directed by Melvin Van Peebles. The film tells the story of Michael, a young and idealistic black police officer who discovers a cell of white supremacist vigilantes within his department. As he tries to expose their illegal activities, he finds himself becoming the target of their violent attacks.
The film stars Mario Van Peebles as Michael, along with Josh Brolin, Stephen Lang, J.T. Walsh, and Cynda Williams. The cast also includes many real-life police officers and former police officers in supporting roles.
The movie is based on the true story of the Lynwood Viking case, a scandal that rocked the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in the early 1990s. The Lynwood Vikings were a gang of white supremacist deputies who terrorized African American and Latino communities in Lynwood, California.
In Gang in Blue, Michael is a rookie cop who is eager to make a difference in his community. He quickly develops a strong bond with his experienced partner, Ron, a white officer who shares his commitment to justice and equality. However, their partnership is tested when Michael starts to suspect that some of their colleagues are involved in a racist vigilante group.
As Michael gathers evidence of their crimes, he slowly realizes that his own life is in danger. The vigilantes, who call themselves the "Gang in Blue," will stop at nothing to protect their secret organization, even if it means killing their fellow officers.
The tension and suspense escalate as Michael races against time to expose the Gang in Blue and bring them to justice. Along the way, he must confront his own fears and biases, as well as those of his fellow officers.
Gang in Blue is a thought-provoking and hard-hitting film that tackles issues of police corruption, racial inequality, and institutional racism. It offers a powerful commentary on the challenges faced by black police officers who are often caught between their duty to serve and protect and their own community's distrust of law enforcement.