Devil in a Blue Dress
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Devil in a Blue Dress

It is 1948 in LA and Ezikeal "Easy" Rawlins, an African-American World War II veteran, is looking for work. At his friend's bar, he is introduced to a... white man, DeWitt Albright, who is looking for someone to help him find a missing white woman assumed to be hiding somewhere in LA's Black community. This woman, Daphane Monet, happens to be the fiancée of a wealthy "blue blood," Todd Carter, who is currently the favorite in the city's mayoralty race. Daphane Monet is known to frequent the Black jazz clubs in LA. Easy, innocently, accepts Albright's offer; however, he quickly finds himself amidst murder, crooked cops, ruthless politicians, and brutalizing hoodlums. This is a Chandler-esque "who-done-it" with an African-American theme. Show More

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In the 1948 setting of Los Angeles, World War II veteran Ezikeal Easy Rawlins is desperately seeking employment. At a bar owned by his friend Joppy, he is introduced to a white man named DeWitt Albright, who is in search of a missing white woman believed to be hiding within the Black community of LA. The woman, Daphane Monet, is the fiancée of Todd Carter, a wealthy and influential figure vying for the position of mayor.

Intrigued by the proposition, Easy agrees to help Albright, unaware of the danger that lies ahead. He soon becomes entangled in a web of murder, corrupt police officers, cunning politicians, and violent criminals. As an African-American, Easy finds himself navigating through a city marked by racial tension, where black jazz clubs serve as the backdrop for this thrilling tale reminiscent of the works of Chandler.

Devil in a Blue Dress combines elements of crime, mystery, and social commentary to deliver a captivating story. In this film, viewers will uncover the truth behind Daphane's disappearance while witnessing the challenges and hardships faced by an African-American protagonist in a racially charged society. With an engaging plot and a strong emphasis on atmosphere and character development, Devil in a Blue Dress ensures an immersive viewing experience.