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Ice-T plays a cop in a movie about cops shooting cops—irony not included.
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Equal Standard (2021)

indie passion projectmessage-heavygritty B-movie

Overview

ActionDramaCrime

An NYPD Detective is shot by one of his own, benevolent brothers in uniform. Communities are ignited - to march for justice. Gangs put their differences aside - for a united fight, an equal opportunity. “That people not be judged by the color of their skin but for the content of their character.” The movement and unity impacts City society and leads to a Blue Wall intervention within the Police force. White cops lust for change and act on it - by flushing out racism. Not an easy fight. In the end, what was considered impossible, became possible.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Ice-T brings unexpected gravitas to every scene he enters.

Writing

Ambitious script swinging for fences on a shoestring budget.

Best for:Solo: When you want to feel something and forgive production value.·Streaming: Late-night discovery scroll that surprises you.
Heads up:Violence: Police shootings and gang violence depicted throughout.
B

Director

Brendan Kyle Cochrane

ReleasedMay 7, 2021
Runtime1h 41m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelheavy

Top Cast

Ice-T

Ice-T

Croft

Jules Willcox

Jules Willcox

Kathy McKenzie

Hassan Johnson

Hassan Johnson

Justice

Robert Clohessy

Robert Clohessy

Internal Affairs Detective Rullan

Maurice Benard

Maurice Benard

Captain Chavat Issak

Fredro Starr

Fredro Starr

Du

Marc John Jefferies

Marc John Jefferies

Kenny Williamson

Victor Girone

Victor Girone

John

Chris Kerson

Chris Kerson

Detective Kevin McKenzie

Jermaine Hopkins

Jermaine Hopkins

Jermaine

Myles Clohessy

Myles Clohessy

Officer Mitchell

Tobias Truvillion

Tobias Truvillion

Detective Chris Jones

Treach

Treach

Trigger

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was Brendan Kyle Cochrane's feature directorial debut after years of music videos and shorts. The entire production reportedly shot in under three weeks across New York City locations.

Cultural

Released in 2021 during peak post-George Floyd discourse, the film's tagline and MLK quote framing sparked debate about whether it was capitalizing on pain or contributing to necessary conversation.

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