We Run Bad

In We Run Bad, set against the backdrop of America's Great Recession, Tim's aspirations of flipping houses crumble, leading him to Atlantic City with hopes of making a living through poker. As bad luck plagues his gambling endeavors, he finds himself financially broke and ensnared in a precarious lifestyle. However, an unexpected opportunity to run an underground poker game in New York City offers him a shot at recovery and profit, prompting questions about the moral cost of success. This darkly comedic narrative delves into underground poker culture while critiquing the realities of post-recession America, where every game feels rigged.