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The film Q&A (1990) was written by Sidney Lumet, adapting Edwin Torres's novel. It centers on a young assistant district attorney who investigates a respected police detective accused of corruption. Lumet's films frequently explore psychological dramas, with characters confronting moral dilemmas, betrayal, corruption, and disillusionment. He was known for eliciting strong performances from his actors.12

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