The crime genre features criminal activities, investigations, law enforcement, crimes, and the pursuit of justice. Crime stories often revolve around the planning, execution, and consequences of criminal acts, as well as the efforts to solve and prevent such acts. They explore various aspects of criminal behavior, motives, and the moral dilemmas faced by both perpetrators and those seeking to uphold the law.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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Jen rushes Mason back to the house after he is shot during a drug run by an unknown assailant. Their boss, Eli is not happy with it. Tonight is the night he has to meet with his boss, Santiago to drop off half a million in cash and drugs. Add in a stranger at the door and detectives looking for information on the shooting makes Eli smell a rat in his circle.

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