Prince of Broadway Blu-ray

'Prince of Broadway' Director: Seán Baker (2008) Criterion Collection Blu-ray | Director-supervised 4K restoration

A raw, disarmingly moving slice of neorealism, this early-career triumph from DIY auteur Seán Baker plunges into the world of West African immigrant Lucky and his Armenian Lebanese boss Levon, two unlikely friends who peddle knockoff designer goods in Manhattan’s wholesale district. When a long-forgotten ex forces him to take care of a young son he didn’t even know he had, Lucky must figure out how to become a father without losing his edge in the counterfeit-merch game. 

Capturing the chaos of urban life through expressive handheld camera work, remarkably naturalistic performances, and flashes of manic humor, Prince of Broadway is one of Baker’s most vivid explorations of the illusory nature of the American dream.

Special features include:
- Audio commentary with director Seán Baker
- Audio commentary with producer/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
- Essay by film critic Robert Daniels