Imperial Dreams

Imperial Dreams
Directed by Malik Vitthal
Produced by Jonathan Schwartz
Andrea Sperling
Katherine Fairfax Wright
Written by Malik Vitthal
Ismet Prcic
Starring John Boyega
Rotimi Akinosho
Keke Palmer
Glenn Plummer
De'Aundre Bonds
Twins-Justin & Ethan Coach
Music by Flying Lotus
Cinematography Monika Lenczewska
Edited by Suzanne Spangler
Production
company
Super Crispy Entertainment
Distributed by Sundance Channel
Release dates
  • January 20, 2014 (2014-01-20) (Sundance)
Running time
90 minutes
Country United States
Language English

Imperial Dreams is an American drama film written and directed by Malik Vitthal.[1][2] The film had its world premiere at 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2014.[3][4] It won the Audience Award at the festival.[5][6]

Plot

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.

Cast

Reception

It won the Audience Award: Best of NEXT at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival.

Imperial Dreams received positive reviews from critics. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 83% of 6 film critics have given the film a positive review, with a rating average of 7.5 out of 10.[7]

Geoffrey Berkshire of Variety, in his review called the film "Bighearted yet surprisingly nuanced."[8] Justin Lowe in his review for The Hollywood Reporter praised the film by saying that "An assured debut that stands to connect with a diverse audience."[9] Chase Whale of Indiewire grade the film B+ by saying that "John Boyega first wowed audiences with his dynamite performance in Attack the Block. Once again playing the anti-hero, Imperial Dreams is another victory lap for this young actor, who's going to go on to do big, big things."[10]

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