God’s Pocket

In “God’s Pocket,” directed by John Slattery, the gritty, working-class neighborhood of God’s Pocket is thrown into turmoil when a young man’s suspicious death is met with indifference by the community. As his stepfather, played by Philip Seymour Hoffman, struggles to cover up the truth while dealing with personal and financial woes, the film explores themes of loyalty, deception, and the harsh realities of life in a tight-knit community.