Legacy: Sins of the Father

 

Feature Film – Crime/Action/Thriller

Written and Directed by: Kaye France

Logline: At the height of his notoriety, a drug kingpin seemingly vanishes into thin air. Decades later, his son, now a public school teacher and underground streetfighter, is forced to confront the myth of the father he can’t escape. As buried truths resurface, he battles to not transform into the man he fears the most, in and out of the ring.

This is Rocky meets The Godfather.

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Immediately after his wedding and while preparing for the biggest fight of his career, Son learns that his mother has died unexpectedly.

In the grief and confusion that follow, he discovers a set of her hidden belongings along with unspoken truths that force him to question everything he has ever believed about his father’s disappearance decades earlier.

Set in modern-day and 1980’s Brooklyn, New York, Legacy: Sins of the Father follows a man caught between redemption and ruin.

Meeting the Market Demand for Authentic, Character-Driven Stories with Global Appeal.

The world of Legacy began with the award-winning proof of concept short Legacy: Chantell.

The short film screened at Raindance New York, Big Apple Film Festival, NewFilmmakers New York, and Twin Cities Film Fest. Additionally, it earned Kaye France Best Director – Short Film at the 2025 New York City International Film Festival.

Legacy: Sins of the Father is currently in packaging and open to conversations with equity financiers, co-production partners, and sales representatives for worldwide distribution.

For inquiries, deck access, or meeting requests, please contact Kaye France (KF@KayeFrance.com).