A New York City politician climbing the political ladder is forced to navigate her complicated past with a young woman recently released from prison and a corporate attorney with whom she shares an equally complicated history.
When Elsa Mercado (Michelle Veintimilla) is released from prison after serving 16 years for killing her father, New York City Councilwoman Sandy James (Karen Pittman) and corporate attorney Paul Jenkins (Corey Stoll) are forced to grapple with their involvement in the original crime.
“What We Do Next” is a timely emotional thriller sitting at the intersection of race, class and criminal justice.