corrupt cops

His films like 'Serpico' and 'Prince of the City' are definitive explorations of institutional corruption and moral compromise within law enforcement.

Through 'The Wire' and films like 'Homicide: Life on the Street,' he anatomizes systemic police corruption with unparalleled depth and nuance.

Her film 'Destroyer' presents a haunting portrait of a detective corrupted by years of undercover work and moral compromise.