DREGS

DREGS

Directed by Jackie Shijie Xing

13 MIN | DRAMA | UNITED STATES | 2023
NYC PREMIERE

REGAL 14TH ST. | Saturday, October 19th | 5:15 PM
Plays in SHORT FILM SERIES #7
Auditorium 11

Cast: Michael C. Liu

Synopsis: In the tense aftermath of a controversial police incident, NYPD Sergeant Leung grapples with the weight of his actions as he faces a press conference. Supported by Captain Ross and Deputy Inspector Martin, Leung’s inner turmoil intensifies when a tenacious reporter, Keith Madden, probes him about the incident. As the press room fills with questions, Leung struggles to maintain composure, haunted by memories of the altercation. Behind closed doors, Martin’s manipulation pushes Leung to the brink, and racism rears its ugly head. Returning to the press room, Leung is cornered by a pivotal question about potential criminal charges, leading him to a moment of internal reckoning where his conscience clashes with his tribal loyalty. The room holds its breath as Leung steps up to the microphone. He breathes in…

Followed by Q&A with Filmmaker & Cast.