Restless City: A Film by Andrew Dosunmu

((  Written By:  Staff Writer ))  Coming to a theater near you this month is Restless City: A Film by Andrew Dosunmu about an Africa immigrant—Djibril—surviving on the fringes of New York where music is his passion, life is a hustle, and falling in love is his greatest risk. Djibril has endured many travails by the time he arrives in New York, where has has lofty dreams to become a musician, a pop star and one day return to Africa where his mother and father toil for a meager living. By day Djibril sells merchandise on Canal Street for a small income that keeps him going as he continuously seeks to find a way to succeed as a singer. He has made many friends on Canal Street and one of them is Bekay, a complex man whom Djibril finds difficult to trust. Bekay is a shady character who sells bootlegged CDs to Djibril and also runs a secret brothel. It is at Bekay's brothel that things take a turn when Djibril sees beautiful Trini for the first time and he becomes involved in Bekay's dealings. For premier dates and to view the movie's trailer, visit restlesscityfilm.com.

((  Photo Credits:  Restless City Movie Poster Art  ))