The Treatment
Antoine Fuqua
After the success of Training Day, the experience of not making American Gangster left a bad taste in director Antoine Fuqua's mouth. He discovered the basics on his new film, Brooklyn's Finest.
By Elvis Mitchell • • 30m ListenAfter the success of Training Day, the experience of not making American Gangster left a bad taste in director Antoine Fuqua's mouth. He discovered the basics on his new film,
Fuqua explains what attracted him to the script of Brooklyn's Finest (the story of Job); how he was able to shoot it for under $20 million on location and to get director's cut, his fascination with journalism, and his long-time desire to work with Wesley Snipes. He says his research for the film led to the discovery that more police officers commit suicide violently than die in the line of duty.
