Restless City

Restless City

Promotional poster
Directed by Andrew Dosunmu
Produced by Katie Mustard
Matt Parker
David Raymond
Tony Okungbowa
Written by Eugene M. Gussenhoven
Starring Sy Alassane
Sky Nicole Grey
Tony Okungbowa
Babs Olusanmonkun
Cinematography Bradford Young
Edited by Oriana Soddu
Production
company
Clam Prods.
Release dates
  • January 23, 2011 (2011-01-23) (Sundance)
Running time
90 minutes
Country United States
Language English, French

Restless City is a 2011 independent drama film directed by Andrew Dosunmu.[1] It was written by Eugene M. Gussenhoven[1] and stars Sy Alassane, Sky Nicole Grey, Tony Okungbowa and Babs Olusanmonkun.[1] It premiered on January 23, 2011, at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.

Plot

The film tells the story of Djibril (Sy Assane), a young African immigrant trying to make a life for himself in the streets of Harlem in New York. A struggling musician who hopes to one day score a record deal, he survives in the mean time by selling CDs on the street and taking on gigs as a courier with the help of his moped. When he meets the beautiful and vulnerable Trini (Sky Grey), he jeopardizes everything to save her from her squalid life.

Cast

References

  1. 1 2 3 Anderson, John (February 1, 2011). "Review: ‘Restless City’". Variety.

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