'LA Undercover' Directors Omar Cook & Adonis Armstrong Debut Crime Drama Movie on Amazon
247LC Films duo, Omar Cook and Adonis Armstrong, make their feature film directorial debut with the release of their award winning crime drama, LA Undercover, on Amazon Prime! We discuss it here!
247LC Films Releases Gritty Crime Drama Thriller LA Undercover to Amazon Prime
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.
“We’re paying homage to 90s film such as Boyz N Da Hood. Menace II Society.”
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.
Queen Ajima Stars in LA Undercover
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.
LA Undercover | Official Crime Drama Movie Trailer (2023)
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Omar Cook Dedicates "Coke Boys" Crime Drama Film To 90s Film Directors
Award winning filmmaker Omar Cook dropped an action packed trailer to his new crime drama short film Coke Boys. Co-directed by and starring both Omar Cook and Adonis Armstrong, the film pays homage to 90s films such as Menace II Society, Boyz n the Hood, Juice, and New Jack City.
Omar Cook and Adonis Armstrong Star In “Coke Boys”
“Crime Drama is my favorite genre to watch and I wanted to create an entertaining film that was dramatic and gave life lessons at the same time. I like to show characters going through crazy situations to generate an emotional response from the audience and will leave you thinking afterwards. Legendary filmmakers such as John Singleton did an amazing job making you feel empathy for his characters through dramatic situations.”
Adonis Armstrong and Omar Cook in Coke Boys
This film pays homage to 90s crime dramas New Jack City, Menace II Society, Juice, and Boyz n the Hood, with some of the characters being named after pivotal characters from these classic films. Omar Cook and Adonis Armstrong tag team to co-direct this thriller short film. The duo racked up 18 awards in international film festivals this year from short films SKANDALOUZ and Deadly Thoughts, including Best Short Film, Best Debut Filmmaker, Best Actor, and Best Drama.
Coke Boys follows Cain (Omar Cook), a major Los Angeles drug dealer, and his crew as they supply the streets with coke and pills and taking out anyone standing in their way. The operation becomes shaky after one of his crew members, Trey (Adonis Armstrong) turns police informant, creating tension from within. Cain is caught between a booming drug operation and disloyalty among his associates.
Clay Cureton, Jon Budinoff, and Adonis Armstrong in Coke Boys
The film features outstanding performances from D’Asia Kaliyah as “Mya”, Clay Cureton as “Detective Harvey", and Andrew Smith as “Q”. Other supporting performances include Josh Butler, Michael Middleton, Alexander Texidor, Jon Budinoff, Jermaine Edmondson, and Shala White.
The soundtrack helps elevate the mood and tone of the film featuring multiple unreleased tracks from rising hip hop artists LijahT and William Prize.
Omar Cook in Coke Boys
Coke Boys is expected to do a major festival run before heading to streaming. The action packed trailer leaves you eager to see the full film in anticipation. 247LC Films is on a role with their third short film of the year and this one certainly did not disappoint.
Watch the action packed trailer below!
Official trailer for “Coke Boys” short film directed by Omar Cook and Adonis Armstrong