Fence, The

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Set against the backdrop of a brutal incident in 1995, the narrative explores the harrowing experience of Michael Cox, a plainclothes officer mistaken for a gang member, who is violently assaulted by fellow police officers. The story delves into the subsequent wrongful conviction of Officer Kenny Conley, who was charged with lying about the attack while trying to apprehend a suspect. Both men, committed to serving their community, find themselves betrayed by the very institution they devoted their lives to, highlighting themes of loyalty, justice, and systemic failure.