Former Republican presidential candidate and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is stepping into the world of Hollywood, partnering with veteran actor and producer Colleen Camp as executive producers for the upcoming film “City of Dreams”, according to Deadline exclusive report.
Directed by Mohit Ramchandani, the film is inspired by true events and tells the harrowing story of a young boy trafficked from Mexico and forced to work in a Los Angeles sweatshop. The film highlights the ongoing border crisis and the exploitation of migrant children in the supply chains of American corporations. “City of Dreams” is set for a theatrical release on 30th August through Roadside Attractions.
Ramaswamy expressed his deep commitment to the film’s message, said, “City of Dreams is a gripping thriller inspired by many true stories, and it’s one of the most important films of our time. It ought to make every American, and especially every parent, deeply uncomfortable – by exposing the underbelly of child trafficking in our own country. It’s an American nightmare. I don’t care if you’re on the left or the right, black or white, fighting child slavery and child trafficking is one of our most important moral imperatives. This film will keep you on the edge of your seat, and I’m proud to be working alongside Sean and Mo as an Executive Producer on this generationally important film.”
Camp, who has starred in films like Apocalypse Now and American Hustle, shared her reaction to the film, said, “I was blown away by what I learned and experienced watching this film; there are 12 million children enslaved around the world today. What I truly admired is that Mo took his own father’s personal story to shine a light on the most important issue in our country today. I am excited to join my friends Howard and Eric to help bring this incredible film and its mission to the world.”
The film’s other executive producers, include New York Times bestselling author Tony Robbins, five-time Latin Grammy winner Luis Fonsi, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Linda Perry, Academy Award-winning producer Michael Phillips, Academy Award-nominated actress Yalitza Aparicio and director Luis Mandoki. Actor Thomas Jane and IHEART Latino President Enrique Santos are also among the film’s EPs. The film was produced by Sean Wolfington and edited by Matt Diezel.
Ramchandani, who was born in India and whose father worked in a sweatshop after fleeing Pakistan during the 1947 partition, has a personal connection to the film’s narrative. He shared, “After my mother passed away a few years ago, I decided to invest her life insurance policy to make this film, as no one else would invest the money. It was a way to honor both of my parents, but never in a million years did I think that the film would be supported by so many extraordinary leaders, talented artists, and icons of film and music, from different sides of the aisle. Like me, Vivek is of Indian heritage and has a deep humanity and love for this country. And Colleen is a queen of Hollywood whose work I have admired my whole life. This film isn’t about politics, and I personally don’t lean left or right, I lean into using my art to be of service to storytelling and humanity. I am humbled by Vivek, Colleen and everyone who has been moved by this film and who want to bring awareness to the issue of children that have been sold into slavery in America and to pursue a collective mission to rescue them.”
Recently, Ramaswamy acquired a minority stake in the media company BuzzFeed. Camp continues to build her legacy in Hollywood with credits as a producer on films like “Knock Knock” and “Wayward”.
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