How to Steal 2 Million
New York African Film Festival 2012
April 11 - 17, 2012
Filmmaker in person!
After serving five years for robbery, newly paroled Jack tries to go straight, but soon finds himself drawn back into his old ways when his best friend Twala proposes stealing the titular sum from Twala’s father. A dark and stylish modern-day film noir with an explosive finale.
Filmmaker in person!
Five long years…that’s how long Jack spent in prison after getting pinched for robbery. His partner in crime and best friend, Twala, never got caught and Jack never talked. But Twala proved as treacherous as Jack is honourable by marrying Jack’s former fiancée during his prison term. Upon being released, Jack decides to go straight. He wants to start a construction business, but after being rejected for a loan he must find a new source of capital. An opportunity presents itself when Twala suggests they do a home invasion with a take worth two million South African Rand. The intended victim: Twala’s father, Julius. In his search for a third partner Jack comes across the tough, but sexy Olive. When the robbery goes wrong, secret double crosses are revealed and the tension builds towards an explosive, surprising finale in this dark and stylish modern-day film noir.
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