Motherless Brooklyn (2019)
“Motherless Brooklyn” (2019), directed by Edward Norton, is a neo-noir crime drama set in 1950s New York City. The film follows Lionel Essrog, a private detective with Tourette’s syndrome, as he investigates the mysterious death of his mentor, Frank Minna. As Lionel uncovers a web of corruption, he begins to unravel a conspiracy involving powerful figures and a real estate mogul, Moses Randolph. With its gripping storyline, complex characters, and atmospheric setting, “Motherless Brooklyn” explores themes of loyalty, justice, and the human spirit amidst urban decay. Norton stars, directs, and adapts the screenplay from Jonathan Lethem’s novel.
