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Top View From The Bottom

Film Trailer • 2025

Synopsis

A Doctor, a Reverend, a Congressman and a Man in a Hoodie find themselves locked in a mysterious cell. The three "upstanding citizens" struggle to find out why they are being imprisoned with the likes of this "Street Trash".

A film about Power, Greed, Society, and Empathy or the lack thereof.

Based on the stage play of the same name.

Part of Afrikan Luv Company's "Emi Stories" Series

Cast & Crew

Starring

Sky James Bailey

Paul Foster

Paul Roberson

Hayze Barfield

Crew

Written & Directed by: Jawanza Bakari

Co-Directed by: Carleton King

Cinematography & Editing: Carleton King

Production

Produced by: Afrikan Luv Company & Tru Luv Ent

Tru Luv Ent's Role

Tru Luv Ent served as co-producer on this powerful social commentary film. Carleton King took on multiple roles as Co-Director, Director of Photography, and Editor, bringing his comprehensive filmmaking expertise to this thought-provoking story about class, prejudice, and societal assumptions.