After being set up in an Asian drug sting, a CIA operative turns his spyglass toward his own country and finds a domestic drug cartel; his government.   

SYNOPSIS:

The American people want and need to be protected. Accordingly, we put our faith in the powers that be; our government. From the surveillance of unknown enemies, to hardball decisions from the back rooms in Washington, to covert operations half way around the world, all are done unknowingly while we sleep safe and warm, protected from the evils that lie beyond our borders. That leaves us only the domestic violence and crime that are greatly attributed to the ever increasing use of illegal drugs. But that has nothing to do with the Federal government. They're doing all they can to stop drugs and keep our streets safe. Or are they?

`PHOENIX PROJECT', takes its audience to the government offices, the back rooms, and half way around the world to answer that question. It is a high powered, explosive movie that does more than hint at the rumors of our government being responsible for the smuggling in of drugs. It covers how, and more important, why it's being done. It's the story of John Jurick, a CIA operative who takes very seriously his oath to uphold and protect the United States and its Constitution. He was charged as a young man with the responsibility of protecting his country from foreign enemies in Vietnam. Forty years later, Jurick and his mercenary group are hired to take out eight Asian drug lords including their leader, Cun Saw, an old friend and associate. Jurick's men handle the job with flawless execution. With seven down and one to go, a deal is made in one of those Washington back rooms, setting Jurick and his men up to be slaughtered. Jurick narrowly escapes.

Getting back to DC, a confidant tells him, "There was nothing I could do, they want you dead!". Jurick calls in a marker with the hope of finding out who THEY are to exact justice. Meanwhile, keeping a low profile, he finds himself in a not-so-nice section of Philadelphia. Studying his surroundings, he finds that the fear the country has is now coming from within; self destruction is well underway. Something must be done and this historic city gives the perfect setting for another revolution. Along the way he befriends a black man less than half his age. Their racial repartee start what may be a somewhat volatile relationship until both realize there are bigger problems than the color of their skin.

Together they reach out to a tragic young woman running away from her life and accept her enemies as theirs. They give her a reason to live. Ironically it almost costs her life. Their actions are sparked simply because it's the right thing to do. And the more they do what's right, the more enemies they make.

When Jurick finds that the corruption reaches the highest office in the land, he calls on the Phoenix Project: a group of revolutionary combatants from his unit in Vietnam. They dust off their weapons and their knowledge and are once again ready to die for their country. And there you have the guts of the movie. It is a story of intrigue: not knowing who to trust or where to turn; Government offices become boardrooms for deceit. Those who protect and serve, serve only themselves. Enemies become compatriots, and friends may become your worst adversary. It touches the darkest, most offensive parts of our lives and our government.