Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)

"Devil in a Blue Dress" is a neo-noir mystery film set in 1948 Los Angeles. The story follows Ezekiel "Easy" Rawlins, played by Denzel Washington, as he is hired to find a missing woman which leads him into a web of corruption and danger. Easy navigates the colorful and dangerous world of the city's underbelly, encountering a range of characters and facing moral dilemmas. The film explores themes of race, ambition, and power in a post-World War II America.