# A Thousand and One (2023)

> A fiercely protective mother risks everything to keep her son close while they struggle to build a home amid New York’s poverty, crime, and transformation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/609273

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Director: A.V. Rockwell
- Cast: Teyana Taylor, William Catlett, Josiah Cross, Aven Courtney, Aaron Kingsley Adetola, Terri Abney, Delissa Reynolds, Amelia Workman
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12427158/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: intimate, gritty, melancholic, reflective movie night, indie film evening

## Synopsis

A mother's fierce love drives her to reclaim her son and their identity in a changing world.

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