Watch John Boyega in the Imperial Dreams trailer

Filmed on location in the Imperial Courts projects outside Los Angeles, Imperial Dreams is a gangster fairy tale about a father’s struggle to build a better life for his son.

Inspired by true events, Imperial Dreams is about a 21-year-old reformed gangster’s devotion to his family and future, which is put to the test when he is released from prison and returns to his old stomping grounds in Watts, Los Angeles.

Malik Vitthal directed the film, which stars John Boyega, Rotimi Akinosho, Glenn Plummer, Keke Palmer, De’aundre Bonds, and Justin & Ethan Coach.

A Netflix original film streaming globally on February 3.