City of Dreams (2023)

Cast: Ari Lopez, Renata Vaca, Alfredo Castro, Paulina Gaitán, Jason Patric, and Diego Calva

Director: Mohit Ramchandani

Synopsis: Inspired by true events, City of Dreams follows Jesús, a young Mexican boy whose dreams of becoming a soccer star are shattered when he's trafficked across the border and sold to a sweatshop making fast fashion in downtown Los Angeles. Thrust into a world of exploitation and despair, he's forced to adhere to the grueling work schedule dictated by El Jefe, a boss who promises freedom for those who complete their quotas. Despite Jesús' hellish existence, he finds solace in Elena, a girl who was similarly betrayed and sold into slavery. When she goes missing and another co-worker Carlitos is severely beaten, Jesús realizes that the only way to save himself and the others is to fight back, even if it costs him his life.

Rating: R
Runtime: 113 mins
Theater Date: August 30, 2024
Genre: Drama, Thriller Distributor: Roadside Attractions

VOD Release Date: September 27, 2024 SVOD Release Date: January 24, 2025 (Hulu)