The film captures the volatile and deadly world of one of New York's most dangerous precincts through the eyes of the men and women pledged to protect and serve, as they face the wrenching choices that make them Brooklyn's Finest. Director, Antoine Fuqua, and stars Ethan Hawke, Wesley Snipes and Richard Gere discuss their inspiration for making the film after meeting with real life police officers and learning about the stressful everyday pressures they face on the job.