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Prince of Broadway

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In New York City's Flatiron District, Lucky (Prince Adu), newly arrived from Ghana, hocks fake designer products out of back rooms with his partner, Levon (Karren Karagulian). Modestly successful in their gray market endeavors, the duo are satisfied. Lucky's cheerful life takes an unexpected turn, however, when his toddler son comes to live with him. Now, burdened with the responsibility of fathering a child, Lucky must readapt to the pressures of life as a petty criminal.
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Derek Smith Slant Magazine Apr 21
Prince of Broadway is, by and large, a vibrant, intimate, and richly detailed, moving beyond mere representation to unflinchingly depict the joys and tragedies of the community it depicts. Go to Full Review
David Lewis San Francisco Chronicle 01/10/2013
Director Sean Baker's fascinating, impossible-to-categorize film relies on handheld cameras, improvised dialogue, jump cuts and a very photogenic arena, the city's wholesale fashion district. Go to Full Review
Alison Willmore IFC.com 01/10/2013
It uses the immediacy and roughness of its look to its story's advantage, the documentary feel adding to the sense of authenticity, and finds glimpses of beauty. Go to Full Review
Joshua Ryan FandomWire Apr 19
9/10
Prince of Broadway is an exercise in authentic and humanistic storytelling. Go to Full Review
Josh Larsen LarsenOnFilm Feb 22
3.5/4
... bestows a certain innocence on a seedy milieu. Go to Full Review
Mattie Lucas From the Front Row 08/05/2019
3.5/4
Something thrilling and vivacious, a microcosm of New York teeming with life, as well as a portrait of the immigrant experience that is both timely and moving. Go to Full Review
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Yash B Jul 4 What is really cool about watching Sean Baker's early films like "Prince of Broadway" is that I can really see his style from the beginning. This is another story about an unexpected protagonist who is often flawed in many ways, but is the hero of the story in its own way. The movie centers around two main storylines, and I think the main one is the most engaging. The subplot is interesting, but for a while I wasn't sure where it was going. The low budget style of the movie adds to the realistic look and feel, and it definitely feels like a slice of life story. The pacing is similar to many of Baker's movies, as the attention to realism is the primary focus here. Overall, this is a good movie that fans of Sean Baker should definitely go back and check out if they are interested in seeing more of the same type of story, but in true indie fashion. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Jan 28 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, esse filme uma história fraco e desinteressante, um cara cuida de um bebê por que a mae do bebe nao quis e pronto, depois disso o filme enrola e enrola mais ainda e acaba o filme, e Eu não recomendo esse filme, não vale a pena assistir. See more 12/31/2015 A very inspirational indie filmmaker who won't stop at any cost. Hell of a micro-budget film this is. Bravo. See more 05/17/2012 For parents hoping their children might begin a Hollywood career early, a close viewing of this movie is recommended. Watching Prince react to the world and people around him is such a delight. This movie is hilarious and heart-warming, please watch it. See more 11/11/2011 I have a few reviews that are unfortunately detailing movies that were a disappointment to me personally, so I thought I should review a movie that really impressed me. This film has already garnered award consideration, and clearly has favorable reviews here on this site. This is really a coming out for director Sean Baker, even though not his first time at the helm. He really has a great eye for painting a picture on screen for us the viewer. Filmed in a great location, with solid performances by Prince Adu and Karren Karagulian. Films like this are great, because they get nowhere near the praise they deserve from the masses, so later when true movie buffs seek out new gems, they just might find a film like this. See more 10/26/2011 Another winner from Sean Baker. I love this dude. He knocked it out of park with Take Out, one of the most interesting experimental independent films in a long while. And he's knocked it out of park with this one as well. I really wanna be this guy's friend. I really respect him. Here's hoping this film gets enough love on DVD. It had barely a theatrical release, when in a just world, this would be like an academy award contender. But God is dead and we're alone, so See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis In New York City's Flatiron District, Lucky (Prince Adu), newly arrived from Ghana, hocks fake designer products out of back rooms with his partner, Levon (Karren Karagulian). Modestly successful in their gray market endeavors, the duo are satisfied. Lucky's cheerful life takes an unexpected turn, however, when his toddler son comes to live with him. Now, burdened with the responsibility of fathering a child, Lucky must readapt to the pressures of life as a petty criminal.
Director
Sean Baker
Producer
Darren Dean
Screenwriter
Sean Baker
Distributor
Elephant Eye Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 3, 2010, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$20.4K
Runtime
1h 42m
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