The movie "Prince of Broadway" centers on Lucky, a street hustler in New York City, who is unexpectedly thrust into the role of father when he discovers he has a son he never knew about. This is another independent movie by director and writer Sean Baker, who explores the lives of undocumented immigrants in New York during the 2000s, capturing their struggles and experiences.
This movie is not just original but captures reality in its most authentic form. Baker creates and directs Prince of Broadway with total creative freedom, letting the actors contribute to the dialogue and add scenes that enrich the plot. Baker's greatest achievement in his movies lies in using unknown actors who are entirely outside the Hollywood system, which in itself creates a compelling sense of authenticity. It's impossible not to be convinced of the authenticity of each character's life.
Prince Adu as Lucky, baby Aiden Noesi as Prince, and Karren Karagulian as boss Levon are exceptionally well-cast, delivering performances that rival or even surpass those of many high-profile actors.
This is a powerful, emotional film that clearly showcases Sam Baker's exploration of society's margins in his works. This is just another gem in Baker's filmography.
