Water & Power

Water & Power

2014 · 88 min · ★ 6.5 · Crime, Drama

Twin brothers nicknamed "Water" and "Power" from the hard scrabble Eastside streets of Los Angeles rise like prince's through the city's political and police ranks to become players in a complex and dangerous web of the powerful and corrupt of Los Angeles.

Directed by Richard Montoya · Written by Richard Montoya

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