by Erin Conlon Stockade, a feature film from local writer-director Eric McGinty in conjunction with producer and executive producer Anna Sang Park, captures the commodification of New York and the lengths that commodification can make someone go to to feel more rooted in the city.
The film, a character-driven thriller, follows Lebanese painter Ahlam (portrayed by Sarah Bitar in her feature debut) who lives in Greenpoint and is facing difficulties both financially and with her artist visa…
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