Movies by Mustafa Shakir
Brawl in Cell Block 99
After working as a drug courier and getting into a brutal shootout with police, a former boxer finds himself at the mercy of his enemies as they force him to instigate violent acts that turn the prison he resides in into a battleground.
Song Sung Blue
Two down-on-their-luck musicians form a Neil Diamond tribute band to follow their dreams and prove that it's never too late to find love.
Superman Doesn't Steal
Based on true events, "Superman Doesn't Steal" is a coming of age story, set during the 1970's Atlanta child murders- as seen through the eyes of 9 year old Harriet and her brother, who are fascinated with superheroes. However, when they experience a troubling series of events- the impact on their family leaves emotional scars and causes them both to grow up fast as they redefine their definitions of heroes, villains and yes- even Superman.
Love Hurts
Marvin Gable, a realtor working in the Milwaukee suburbs, receives a crimson envelope from Rose, a former partner-in-crime he had left for dead. Thrust back into a world of ruthless hitmen and with his brother Knuckles, a volatile crime lord, hunting him, Marvin must confront the choices haunting him and the history he never truly buried.
Double Play
Double Play is about anolder man named Ostrik who returns to Curaçao and his childhood after many years abroad. Ostrik reminisces about 1973 and the events surrounding a game his father played which had major consequences for Ostrik’s youth. The dramatic poverty and colourful landscapes provide the background for the leads who represent Curaçao’s melting pot: a story of pride and humiliation, money and love, ambition and hope.