“Imperial Dreams” is a 2014 drama film directed by Malik Vitthal and written by Vitthal and Ismet Prcic. The film stars John Boyega as Bambi, a young man who is released from prison and returns to his hometown in Watts, Los Angeles, to try to make a better life for himself and his son.
The film explores themes of fatherhood, poverty, and the cycle of violence in disadvantaged communities. Boyega’s performance was praised by critics, and the film won the Audience Award at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival.
“Imperial Dreams” was released on Netflix in 2016 and has since gained a cult following. The film has been praised for its authenticity and depiction of the struggles faced by those living in poverty and the criminal justice system.
Duration: 87 min.
