Born to instigate, forced to investigate. SHAFT (2000), directed by John Singleton and written by Richard Price, John Singleton and Shane Salerno; based on the novel “Shaft” by Ernest Tidyman | The Academy

Shaft 2000 ‧ Action/Crime ‧ 1h 39m In the 2000 action-crime thriller Shaft, John Shaft, a tough, street-smart New York detective, finds himself caught between the law and the criminal underworld. When the son of his best friend is murdered, Shaft is drawn into a dangerous investigation, navigating a maze of deceit, corruption, and high-stakes crime. Along the way, he confronts drug dealers, mobsters, and corrupt officials, using his wit, brawn, and relentless determination to uncover the truth.