Duress, a Tucson produced pilot for a TV crime drama series. 

This 16-minute film shows the progression of a drug deal between an undercover cop, played by Phoenix actor, Elliot Ruiz and a drug dealer, played by Lou Pimber .  The tone of the scene soon changes when other drug dealers arrive and challenge the undercover cop by demanding that he prove he's not a narc.  

The cinematography had a raw feel very much in the same style as other modern TV crime dramas. Color filters added to the gritt...
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