

“Art is never dangerous... unless it tells the truth.”
A true story of politics and art in the 1930s USA, centered around a leftist musical drama and attempts to stop its production.
Director
Writer
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$36,000,000
Revenue
$2,900,000

Davey Gordon, a New York City boxer at the end of his career, falls for dancer Gloria Price. However, their budding relationship is interrupted by Gloria's violent boss, Vincent Rapallo, who has eyes for Gloria. The two decide to skip town, but before they can, Vincent and his thugs abduct Gloria, and Davey is forced to search for her among the most squalid corners of the city, with his enemy hiding in the shadows.

John Houseman
In 1920s New York City, a Black woman finds her world upended when her life becomes intertwined with a former childhood friend who's passing as white.