Asian-American Police Officer Made a Scapegoat for Fatal Shooting Inspires Film That Shines a Critical Light on Us Race Relations1 min read
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA fast chase, a sudden noise, a handgun drawn, and a man dying on a kitchen floor. In a matter of moments, two rookie cops have gone from eating slices of pizza on the street to chasing a suspect through a housing complex before one of them, Officer Mike Tan, played by Kenny Leu, accidentally shoots an innocent bystander.
These gripping scenes unfold in the first few minutes of Chinese-American director Aimee Long’s debut crime drama, A Shot Through the Wall – a testament to how fast things can go wrong and a life can end.
“Lucky for you, this one is pretty clear cut: it’s hard to prove intent when you shoot someone through a wall,” Tan is told by police union representative Ritchie Barrett, played by Dan Lauria. “Don’t worry, you’ll be back on the street before you know it,” he adds.
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