The Assassin's Code

Michael Connelly is a newbie in the Cleveland Police Department. However, his family name is well known among its ranks. Michael’s father was a longtime member of the force, but he disgraced the uniform after a drug scandal revealed he was crooked. Determined to escape the shadow of his dad’s abysmal reputation, Michael convinces his reluctant boss to make him lead detective on a major case. A million dollars of drugs were stolen from police custody, and the prior detective on the assignment was murdered. For both Michael and the CPD, there’s a lot at stake. His investigation soon points towards a crime network that will prove difficult to infiltrate. He’ll also face resistance from a police department that wants to maintain the status quo. Along the way, Michael will learn more about his father than he ever knew before. (Cleveland International Film Festival)