Neapolitan

Teens out for a night of fun get more than they bargained for, after tasking a homeless man to purchase them some beer, leading to a fateful decision. Two detectives, one which is approaching retirement, investigate a hit and run crime. Told non-linearly with interweaving story lines, Neapolitan blends 80's teen movies, episodes of Dragnet '68, David Lynch, incorporating the dialogue heavy stylistic writings of Richard Linklater and Whit Stillman, with a bit of John Waters' style camp into a fresh look at the crime drama.

Directed by Todd Kennedy Mattson, Neapolitan leans on a strong ensemble — Curtis Longfellow, Nancy Pop, Bill Rogers — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 2015.