Prince of Broadway Blu-Ray - The Criterion Collection (US Edition)

Prince of Broadway (2008) is an independent drama film written and directed by Sean Baker. The film follows Lucky, a Ghanaian immigrant hustling counterfeit sneakers and designer goods on the streets of New York City. His life is turned upside down when a former partner shows up with a surprise: a young son he never knew he had.

Set in the gritty underbelly of Manhattan, the story captures Lucky‚Äö√Ñ√Â
¥ s struggle to juggle sudden fatherhood, survival on the streets, and the immigrant experience‚Äö√Ñ√Æall with raw realism and emotional honesty. The film explores themes of identity, responsibility, and the pursuit of the American Dream.

Critically acclaimed for its naturalistic performances and cin‚àö¬©ma v‚àö¬©rit‚àö¬© style,¬¨‚ĆPrince of Broadway cemented Sean Baker‚Äö√Ñ√Â
¥ s reputation as a filmmaker focused on marginalized voices and urban authenticity.

DIRECTOR-APPROVED BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

¥ New 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director Sean Baker and restoration supervisor Alex Coco, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack

¥ Two audio commentaries: one featuring Baker and the other featuring producer and cowriter Darren Dean, associate producer and actor Victoria Tate, and actor Karren Karagulian

¥ New introduction by Baker

¥ Archival interviews with Baker and actor Prince Adu

¥ Two documentaries on the making of the film

¥ Restoration demonstration featuring Baker and Coco

¥ Trailers

¥ English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

¥ PLUS: An essay by film critic Robert Daniels

New cover by Drusilla Adeline/Sister Hyde, with additional photography by Ivory Woods