Set in the 1930's, Birth of the Black Underworld takes viewers on a fascinating journey into the makings of the black underworld and the evolving mindsets of a pack of young would be gangsters lead by Satterfield Jackson who was an orphan taken in by respected Italian mobster Marco Ricci who has ties in both the Italian and Jewish Mafia. Marco and Satterfield develop a father/son bond and like any father would do, Ricci grooms Satterfield for the real world. The Underworld.
Birth of the Black Underworld is showing in 1 cinema in Los Angeles - next screening Friday 20 November at 19:00 at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown Los Angeles.
Next screenings: Friday 20 November.
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Set in 1930s Brooklyn, the film follows an orphan who is taken in by a seasoned mobster and groomed for a life within the emerging criminal underworld.
It was directed by Matty Rich, known for exploring urban drama and independent storytelling.
Yes, the film has been showcased at events such as the Pan African Film Festival. Full schedule on Mood.