It’s estimated that more than 50 million children are affected by human trafficking worldwide in one form or another on an annual basis. The emotional film City of Dreams hopes to deliver a message to raise awareness of a cause to save children in the United States and perhaps worldwide.

The film stars Jason Patric (The Lost Boys, Speed 2: Cruise Control), Alfredo Castro (Tony Manero, The Club), Ari Lopez (Todos los incendios, Broken Borders), Samm Levine (Inglourious Basterds, Minx), Paulina Gaitan (Sin Nombre, The River), Francisco Denis (Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Narcos), and Diego Calva (Babylon, I promise You Anarchy).

Here is the official synopsis:

Inspired by true events. City of Dreams follows Jesús, a young Mexican boy whose dreams of becoming a soccer star are shattered when he’s trafficked across the border and sold to a sweatshop making fast fashion in downtown Los Angeles. Thrust into a world of exploitation and despair; he’s forced to adhere to the grueling work schedule dictated by El Jafe, a boss who promises freedom for those who complete their quotas. Despite Jesus’s hellish existence, he finds solace in Elena, a girl who was similarly betrayed and sold into slavery. When she goes missing and another co-worker Carlitos is severely beaten, Jesus realizes that the only way to save himself and the others is to fight back; even if it costs him his life.

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LRM Online’s Gig Patta was on the black carpet premiere of City of Dreams at the Egyptian Theater with some cast and crew. We talked about the importance and messaging of stop child trafficking around the world.

City of Dreams is in theaters on Friday, August 30.

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Source: LRM Online Exclusive, Roadside Attractions