'LA Undercover' Directors Omar Cook & Adonis Armstrong Debut Crime Drama Movie on Amazon
HOLLYWOOD, CA – In the wake of their recent triumph at the prestigious Silicon Beach Film Festival held at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, filmmakers Omar Cook and Adonis Armstrong are thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated directorial debut, LA Undercover. This electrifying crime thriller, set against the backdrop of Los Angeles, is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Vudu.
LA Undercover follows the gripping journey of Corey Shaw, portrayed by Omar Cook, a dedicated rookie cop in the LAPD whose unwavering commitment is to uplift his community. However, as crime escalates in the city of angels, Corey is faced with the daunting task of infiltrating the ruthless criminal empire of Kevin "Keys" Lyles, played by Clay Cureton. The movie explores the delicate balance between maintaining personal relationships, fulfilling professional duties, and staying true to one's identity.
The Silicon Beach Film Festival recognized the exceptional storytelling and powerful performances in LA Undercover, by awarding it the prestigious Audience Award for Best Feature Film. This accolade is a testament to the talent and vision of directors Omar Cook and Adonis Armstrong, who skillfully crafted a cinematic experience that resonated with audiences.
The cast of LA Undercover delivers outstanding performances that bring the story to life starring:
Omar Cook as Corey Shaw/Dray Jacobs
Clay Cureton as Keys
Adonis Armstrong as Ty
Queen Ajima as Sierra Morgan
Dustin Harnish as Ivan
Brandon Paul Johnson as Captain Drew Wright
Shala White as Detective Rodgers
Marcus Palmer as Detective Jackson
Sydney Martin as Nicole
Gentel Sharrie as Kim Chapman
Akin Coley as Strap
LA Undercover is a thrilling exploration of the complexities of duty, loyalty, and identity in the face of adversity. With its captivating narrative and compelling characters, this film promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
Omar Cook and Adonis Armstrong have teamed up to form an outstanding filmmaking duo rivaling the likes of the legendary Hughes Brothers. Together they have amassed over 30 awards in international film festivals with their most popular film being 13 time award winning crime drama short, Coke Boys. Cook and Armstrong’s production company, 247LC Films partnered with Buffalo 8 for worldwide distribution.
Cook and Armstrong are looking to bring back the 90s crime drama feel, reminiscent of iconic film directors such as Spike Lee and John Singleton. LA Undercover includes a hot soundtrack with music from rising hip hop and R&B artists such as Jhamasa, 1TakeOcho, LijahT, Qweezy’, Jeh $inatra, and William Prize. Watch the award winning film on Amazon Prime and stay tuned for more coming from this dynamic duo.
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