Treatment of The Ascension of Moses Cohen
Logline: Moses Cohen, entangled in his family’s Fentanyl trade, seeks redemption by breaking free from his criminal ties. But as he delves deeper, he discovers his brother’s allegiance to the ruthless Mickey Bolger, thrusting him into a perilous battle for his family’s redemption in a gripping tale of loyalty, sacrifice, and survival.
Synopsis:
In “The Ascension of Moses Cohen,” Moses Cohen, a determined young entrepreneur, leads Cohen Fabrics alongside his father Reuven, sister Gayle, and loyal cousin Nicky. However, their world is rocked when Moses’s estranged brother, Jack Cohen, returns with a nefarious agenda, aided by the cunning Shlomo Schechter and the ruthless Nathaniel Moskowitz. Adding to the turmoil is the presence of Mickey Bolger, the menacing leader of the O’Connor crime family, who seeks to expand his influence in the garment industry through coercive means
As Moses strives to uphold his family’s honor, he discovers the dark truth behind their success: Shlomo coerces the family into trafficking Fentanyl through their clothing lines. Horrified by this revelation, Moses vehemently opposes the illegal operation, despite the risks it poses to his family and their business.
In this tumultuous time, Moses finds unwavering support from Ingrid, his longtime girlfriend, who stands by his side through thick and thin, offering him strength and solace amidst the chaos.
Meanwhile, Shlomo, Jack, and Nathaniel embark on a sinister mission to corrupt the Manhattan DA, who grew up with Reuven and Shlomo. Their attempts to manipulate the DA further complicate Moses’s fight for justice and integrity.
Amidst the chaos, unexpected alliances form. Barry Moskowitz, Nathaniel’s brother, finds himself drawn to Gayle Cohen, Moses’s sister, in a clandestine romance that threatens to further complicate the already tangled web of deceit.
The fragile balance is shattered when one of Nathaniel’s girls, coerced into the drug trade, bravely goes to the FBI and exposes Jack, Shlomo, Nathaniel, and Mickey’s criminal enterprise. As the Manhattan DA closes in, Moses must navigate a treacherous path to protect his family and salvage their tarnished reputation.
With betrayal lurking at every turn and the specter of danger looming large, Moses must confront his own demons and make impossible choices to safeguard those he loves. “The Ascension of Moses Cohen” is a gripping tale of loyalty, sacrifice, and redemption in a world where the pursuit of power comes at a devastating cost.