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 Mob narratives rarely put women front and center, unless it's in a straight comedy ("Married to the Mob," the recent "Mafia Mamma") or cheesy made-for-TV movies like "Mafia Princess." and “Bella Mafia.” Jennifer Esposito, no stranger to the genre as an actress, attempts to balance that accounting with her writer-director debut, “Fresh Kills.” This solid drama centers on a family similar to “The Sopranos,” but with its patriarch relegated to the background. The focus here is on wives and daughters, who must turn a blind eye to criminal acts from which they both benefit and suffer the consequences. Originally a Tribeca premiere, “Fresh Kills” has been traveling the festival circuit and should prove a viable item for streaming platforms and broadcasters. Director: Jennifer Esposito Writer: Jennifer Esposito Stars: Jennifer Esposito, Odessa A'zion, Annabella Sciorra After a framing sequence that fast-forwards to a later moment of crisis, we meet the L...