King Curtis, a vagrant on the streets of Port-of-Spain, is
constantly ignored by passersby. He speaks and—if he has to—sometimes
shouts the truth about the stories behind the newspaper headlines. As
the narrator of our story, King Curtis introduces us to a young man
named Charlie, trying his best to stay on the right path. However, with
no job in sight, he is finding it hard to say no to other, lucrative
opportunities. A chance at redemption presents itself when Dinah, a
professional streetwalker, crosses his path in need of help. As the film
unfolds, King Curtis reveals the ripple effect created by one person's
decision-making, leading to moments of triumph and moments of tragedy.
Preceded by the short film:
ALTO VISTA
Directed by: Juan Francisco Pardo | 2015 | 5 minutes | Aruba | Papiamentu with English subtitles
A
man abuses his wife and children. The wife struggles to change her
husband and prevent the family from breaking apart. But every situation
has its limits, and one day she must take matters into her own hands.