Gripping Tale of Resilience and Hope from
"Sound of Freedom" Producer Hits Theaters Nationwide August 30 via Roadside Attractions
LOS
ANGELES, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aiming to be
a weapon of mass inspiration in the war against child trafficking,
"CITY OF DREAMS" written and directed by veteran
producer Mohit Ramchandani showcases one boy's
story of ultimate resilience and hope as he's trafficked across the
border from Mexico and sold to a
sweatshop in downtown Los Angeles.
Visit: www.cityofdreamsmovie.com & watch the powerful
trailer here.
Already critically acclaimed with a 100% critics rating on
Rotten Tomatoes, the feature film hits theaters nationwide on
Aug. 30 via Roadside Attractions, the studio
behind Academy Award Winner "Manchester
by the Sea," "Margin Call" and "Winter's Bone." The "CITY OF
DREAMS" film is supported by icons of film, music and media
including New York Times bestseller and
speaker Tony Robbins, Academy Award
Winning Producer Michael Phillips ("Taxi Driver," "The Sting" and
"Close Encounters of the Third Kind"), award-winning
singer-song-writer Linda Perry ("Beautiful"),
Academy Award nominated actress Yalitza Aparicio ("Roma"), 5 Time Latin
Grammy Winning artist Luis
Fonsi, Producer Sean
Wolfington ("Sound of
Freedom"), Luis
Mandoki ("Message in a Bottle," "Angel Eyes"),
Lionsgate CFO Jimmy Barge and
President of iHeart Latino Enrique Santos.
Ramchandani, who was born in India, and whose own father worked in a
sweatshop after being exiled from Pakistan during the 1947 partition of the
former British territory, has his own fascinating story relating to
the hope and inspiration of "CITY OF DREAMS." From Mumbai to Hong
Kong to Los Angeles, Ramchandani initially worked as a film
producer on projects that starred Paul
Rudd, Anne Hathaway,
Jamie Dornan, Luke Wilson and Tim
Roth, among others. He also directed the short film "Devil's
Creek" which premiered at the Cannes Short Film corner.
"There are currently 12 million children enslaved around the
world today. This is a story of one boy who had the courage to
fight back – not only for his freedom but for the freedom of the
other children who were held captive," stated Ramchandani.
"This is a heroic thriller, it will keep you on the edge of your
seat all the way through, and more importantly it will shine a
light on the crisis that's happening to our children in this
country, and all around the world," commented Executive Producer
Tony Robbins.
"This incredible story will inspire everyone who sees it to join
the fight for the freedom of these innocent kids," adds Executive
Producer Michael Phillips, known for "Taxi Driver," "The Sting" and
"Close Encounters of The Third Kind."
The film stars Jason
Patric, Renata Vaca
and newcomer child actor Ari
Lopez, who delivers a breakout performance, and
features Alfredo
Castro, Paulina
Gaitan, Francisco
Denis and the Golden Globe Nominated Lead Actor of
"Babylon," Diego
Calva.
PRESS CONTACTS:
Lesley Burbridge,
lesley@14prandentertainment.com
Kathy Jacobson,
kathy@kj-pr.com
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