The Price You Pay

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Set in mid-1970s Jersey City, this crime thriller follows young Mickey Wright as he navigates a dangerous landscape dominated by a powerful Teamster local linked to the Genovese crime syndicate. Mickey's journey is complicated by his father, a charismatic policeman entangled with local politicians and drug dealers, placing him in a precarious position. The narrative weaves together themes of coming-of-age, family dynamics, and the harsh realities of life in a crumbling town rife with violence and coercion.