Bakersfield

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Set in the mid-1950s, the narrative explores the allure and disillusionment of the American dream in Southern California, marked by suburbia and the rise of consumer culture. James Stone, a dedicated LAPD officer, finds his life unraveling as he becomes embroiled in a scandal that leads to the loss of his career, marriage, and home, highlighting the personal toll of systemic corruption and societal pressures during this tumultuous era.