A.V. Rockwell's 'A Thousand and One' Shines Light on Forgotten NYC and Its Citizens.
A.V. Rockwell's debut feature film, A Thousand and One, tells the story of a young mother recently released from prison who kidnaps her son from a group home and tries to rebuild their lives in a rapidly gentrifying New York City. The film explores themes of colorism, the foster care system, and the impact of gentrification on vulnerable communities. A Thousand and One opens in theaters on March 31, 2023.