Imperial Dreams

20142014
TV-MATV-MA
1h 27min

John Boyega in Imperial Dreams (2014)

A 21-year-old reformed gangster's devotion to his family and his future is put to the test when he is released from prison and returns to his old stomping grounds in Watts, Los Angeles.

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A 21-year-old reformed gangster's devotion to his family and his future is put to the test when he is released from prison and returns to his old stomping grounds in Watts, Los Angeles.A 21-year-old reformed gangster's devotion to his family and his future is put to the test when he is released from prison and returns to his old stomping grounds in Watts, Los Angeles.A 21-year-old reformed gangster's devotion to his family and his future is put to the test when he is released from prison and returns to his old stomping grounds in Watts, Los Angeles.

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Awards
- 10 wins & 6 nominations

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A 21-year-old reformed gangster's devotion to his family and his future is put to the test when he is released from prison and returns to his old stomping grounds in Watts, Los Angeles.

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Trivia
Film critic Chase Whale wrote, "Imperial Dreams is the best film to come out of the [2014] Sundance Film Festival. John Boyega first wowed audiences with his dynamite performance in Attack the Block. Once again playing the anti-hero, Imperial Dreams is another victory lap for this young actor, who's going to go on to do big, big things."

Quotes
Bambi: You call your son Angel Boy cos in the bricks, the softer the name, the harder the man. But Gideon was hard. And you were hard. And your daddy was hard. And look at us. Deceased, derelict, departed. And you swear, Angel Boy won't end up a savage. Dead, smiling on a T-Shirt. He won't work the corner. He won't work the curb. He won't want to be the emperor under this dark Imperial highway. Because monarchs are not elected around here. They're made with a gun. And they reign only until it rains... all over.

Soundtracks
8 Brickz
Written by N*Bezzy (as Daway Lipsey)
Produced by Patient Picasso
Performed by N*Bezzy

Top review

10/10

Can Relate

To see the struggles African-American men go thru when they are trying to do better for themselves and their children in a film is very inspiring.To see what he went thru in the streets of California is similar to what I have seen in Chicago. It is nice to see a movie portraying someone wanting a way out. There should be examples of minorities seeking a new life. Also, his vision to be a writer is inspiring to not give your dreams away. I enjoyed watching this film on Netflix. The actor from the Star Wars movie did this role justice. This is a film that can reach the spirit of anyone. I would not mind recommending this movie. Continue making films that are true stories and that many can relate to.

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Feb 5, 2017

Release date
- October 1, 2016 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Official site
- Netflix Site
Language
- English
Also known as
- Giấc Mơ Đế Quốc
Filming locations
- Watts, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies
- Super Crispy Entertainment
- Sam Spiegel International Film Lab
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Runtime
- 1h 27min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1

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