City of Dreams

I'm tempted to say that this film should win an Oscar. It is one of those films that will leave a lasting impact on you. I was I'll informed about trafficking in the U. S. When the film was over and the credits were rolling, my whole perspective changed. For the first time in my life I had to pay attention to child trafficking and stop being ignorant. This is one of those films that makes you think and realize how big this problem is.

Overall, it is a beautiful film that demonstrates the human ability to be resilient in the face of adversity at its worst. If you are looking for a place to watch this film, I watched it on Amazon the other day.

Veteran producer Mohit Ramchandani's "City of Dreams" aspires to be a powerful catalyst for change in the battle against child trafficking. While the narrative may feel familiar, reminiscent of a recent film about a Mexican child aspiring to stardom in the USA, this story centers on one boy's extraordinary journey of resilience and hope.

Based on true events, "City of Dreams" tells the story of Jesús, a young boy from Mexico whose ambition to become a soccer star is abruptly derailed when he is trafficked across the border and forced into a sweatshop producing fast fashion in downtown Los Angeles. Under the oppressive regime of El Jefe, Jesús finds comfort in the company of Elena, another victim of betrayal and enslavement. When Elena goes missing and a fellow worker suffers a brutal beating, Jesús understands that the only path to freedom for himself and his companions is to rise up, even at the risk of his own life. The film features a standout performance by newcomer Ari Lopez, alongside Golden Globe® Nominee Diego Calva (Babylon), Paulina Gaitán ("Narcos"), Jason Patric (The Lost Boys), and Renata Vaca (Saw X).

I sincerely hope that this film will inspire everyone who sees it to join the fight for the freedom of so many enslaved innocent kids!

After watching this film, all I wanted to do was bring Jesus back home with me and give him the life he deserves. Anyone that watches this movie will feel the same. The subject matter in the film is hard to watch, but you have to make yourself informed. I think that more than ever we have to come together and figure out a way to help these helpless kids. Imagine if a younger individual that you know in your life was subjected to trafficking. It would be life altering. Think about all of the parents around the world who have lost their kids to this industry. We need to support them as well. I would recommend everyone watch this film.

I'm lucky to have grown up with a certain ignorance.. liked most people in the world we are not enough aware of the suffering of others. Safe from the horrors that other people endure i can buy my clothing at the cheapest price. But it's not that I'm truly unaware - it's what we Dutch call 'far from my bed'.. these things are so far away from my day to day live that my subconscious chooses to ignore that horror.

Therefore i thank the makers of this movie, it was very impressive.

The storytelling was very good, camerawork did add to that. The acting of all the characters and dept off their roles were very well played out. It shows that there are only victims - all having their dreams crushed.

A movie the world needs to see.

I mean I was in tears by the end of the movie. I haven't cried that hard in a long time. I can't believe that this is happening in LA and all over the world. To be honest it's an issue that I never have paid much attention to and after watching this film that has changed. I think that is the point of this movie is to make people more aware of this problem. An effort needs to be made in order to figure out the solution. Besides from the powerful message the film is beautifully shot and the acting is phenomenal. I appreciate these filmmakers and their effort to document and bring awareness to this subject.