First We Take Brooklyn (2018)

Director: Danny A. Abeckaser
Starring: Danny A. Abeckaser, Harvey Keitel, AnnaLynne McCord, Charlotte McKinney
Genre: Crime / Drama / Thriller
Runtime: 91 minutes
Country: USA

Mikki Levy (Danny A. Abeckaser), a man recently released from an Israeli prison, relocates to Brooklyn, New York, seeking a second chance at life. Despite trying to stay clean, Mikki gets pulled into the violent underworld of organized crime as he reconnects with old contacts and is drawn into a turf war between rival factions — including the Russian mob.

As Mikki climbs the ranks, the film explores the psychological cost of violence, survival, and the blurred lines between right and wrong.

First We Take Brooklyn is a raw, low-budget crime thriller that delivers gritty energy and an interesting cultural lens but falls short in plot originality and execution. It’s more about atmosphere and attitude than story.