Culture Finds: “Restless City” from Andrew Dosunmu
Known best for richly colorful cultural testaments, photographer and filmmaker Andrew Dosunmu prepares for the release of his feature film directorial debut "Restless City".
A love story set in New York City's West African immigrant community, "Restless City" follows Dijbril as he negotiates the frogmarch of Canal Street, New York's mecca for counterfeit goods.
Djibril hustles out a living there with his compadres, thick as thieves, quick as blades, one step ahead of caution.
A narrative of adventure and tragedy, Dosunmu's gift for storytelling through imagery is sure to resonate as witness to Djibril's struggle to make ends meet and achieve his dream of becoming a musician.
Written by Eugene M. Gussenhoven and starring Sy Alassane (Djbril), Sky Grey (Trini), and Tony Okungbowa (Bekay), look for "Restless City" as it makes the festival rounds, including a Sundance showing, during the 2010-2011 season.
Photo by Jenny Baptiste
This article was written on 13 Nov 2010, and is filled under Culture Finds.
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