The Get Down

Among the crime, drugs, poverty, and burning buildings of the simmering South Bronx of the 1970s, legends, art, and even love flourish in THE GET DOWN. Conflicted Ezekiel (Justice Smith) writes tender poetry to Mylene (Herizen F. Guardiola), who views him as a friend only. Nothing can get in the way of her attempts to launch her music career. That's right -- the minister's daughter wants to become a disco star. Ezekiel's sights are set slightly lower; he'll settle for a little romance from Mylene or maybe getting a look at legendary local graffiti and kung fu master Shaolin Fantastic (Shameik Moore). Meanwhile, in the corridors of city power, corrupt politician Francisco "Papa Fuerte" Cruz (Jimmy Smits) and Holy Roller preacher Pastor Ramon Cruz (Giancarlo Esposito) scheme to keep the keys to their borough while keeping an eye on drug boss Fat Annie (Lillias White).

Drama, Music

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