A throwback to the blaxploitation thrillers of the 1970s, director
James Bamford's Jade stars Shaina West as the
title heroin, a former gang member forced to return to the violence she left
behind when she's caught in a war between her former gang and a corrupt
businessman.
The film also stars Mark Dacascos, Mickey Rourke and Katharine McNamara.
Jade is on US VOD from February 18th. A UK/ROI release has
yet to be announced.
Check out the trailer and poster below.
The official synopsis reads:
After her brother’s untimely and accidental death at her own hands, Jade swore she’d never pick up another gun. But when she unknowingly comes between powerful businessman “Tork” and her former gang leader in their urgent search for a valuable hard drive that could single-handedly take down Interpol, she may not have a choice. With the guidance of Reese, an old friend at Interpol, Jade must come to terms with all she’s faced in the past and present to safeguard her growing family’s future.
