Omerta the Act of Silence

2017 • 85 minutes

À propos de ce film

“Omerta The Act Of Silence” Written/Directed Craig Syracusa At a time when political power, executive decisions, and legal jurisdiction rest in the hands of individuals connected on the inside, one man discovers that the “Omerta” of loyalty and respect is nothing more than smoke and mirrors. The stage is set in Bensonhurst during a period where this particular section of Brooklyn is run like its own city-state rather than a few square miles of homes and local businesses. For years, the mafia invested time and money to build invisible walls of security for those who resided within its borders. It was easy to gain the trust of the community, because you were either with them or against them, and they made it a simple choice. Under their control the neighborhood was a safer place, business flourished, and the people felt like they were part of the solution. What happens when you realize firsthand that becoming a member of the men of honor, is nothing more than being a pawn in a deadly game of street chess, where money is worth more than life, and empty promises are your only reward. “Omerta” is a firsthand account of the entrepreneurial conglomerate called the mafia. In business, as in life, even those with a monopoly on power are subject to fail. Reno (played by Paulie Malignaggi) was given a taste of power at the age of 18 and never looked back. Now years later, the irony is that his own self-reflection is the only thing he's left with. Despite the bloodshed and incessant street warfare, the biggest battle Reno ever fought was the internal bout with his lifelong friend and confidant Tommy (played by Joe D’Onofrio) . Both were men of honor and held high position in the family, what they considered the corporate conglomerate of the mafia. We see, however, that their relationship was toxic from the beginning.

Notes et avis

Awful. The actings atrocious switched it off after 10 minutes. This sure ain't no Goodfellas...

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