Shaft

In this modern crime thriller, John Shaft Jr., or JJ as he's known, is a cybersecurity expert with an impressive education from MIT, but he finds himself in unfamiliar territory when trying to solve the mysterious death of his best friend. Faced with a web of deceit and danger in the streets of Harlem, JJ realizes that he needs help from someone who has seen it all before - his father, the infamous John Shaft. Having been absent throughout JJ's childhood, the legendary Shaft finally agrees to lend his expertise and no-nonsense approach to navigating the city's treacherous underworld of heroin trafficking and criminal networks. Through their shared experiences, the film explores themes of legacy, trust, and justice while delivering a fast-paced story that is both engaging and gritty.