Alpha Dog

In "Alpha Dog", a true story of crime and tragedy unfolds, based on the 2000 kidnapping and murder of Nicholas Markowitz. The film follows Johnny Truelove, a young drug dealer who becomes embroiled in a cycle of violence and desperation when Jake Mazursky fails to pay up. As the situation spirals out of control, Johnny's gang kidnaps Jake's 15-year-old brother Zack, leading to a series of events that ultimately result in a tragic conclusion. The film explores the devastating consequences of a simple misunderstanding gone horribly wrong, and the devastating impact it has on those involved.