Imperial Dreams

A quiet, heavy, closely observed struggle that stays with you, asking you to sit with a man trying to hold on.

Directed by

Malik Vitthal

Genres

Drama

Starring

John Boyega, Glenn Plummer, De'Aundre Bonds

Overview

A 21-year-old reformed gangster's devotion to his family and his future is put to the test when he is released from prison and returns to his old stomping grounds in Watts, Los Angeles.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Family, survival, justice, identity

Content

Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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