Pray for Rain (2017)

Emma Gardner, a sharp-witted New York City journalist, is jolted by the sudden death of her father. Returning to her once-idyllic hometown, she discovers a community parched by drought and plagued by gangs, its peace shattered by severe poverty. As Emma delves deeper, she uncovers unsettling truths: her father's death was no accident. The suspects span from fervent environmentalists to a ruthless local warlord, and even fellow farmers envious of her father's esteemed standing. Driven by determination, Emma embarks on a quest to unravel the mystery and seek justice.