his 1973 classic, gritty Sidney Lumet film starring Al Pacino is based on the true story of a police officer, Frank Serpico, an honest cop during a corrupt era of the NYPD whose courage led to the Knapp Commission and widespread changes throughout the police department.
FOLCS hosted a screening and Conversation with former NYPD officer, Frank Serpico, and district attorney of NY County, Cyrus R. Vance Jr.
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