- The film Niko Newark shines a light on the everyday plight of the young people surrounding the Newark riots of 1967. The film presents the impact of racism, corruption, and death on urban youth. Inspired by true events, this drama takes place at City Diner in downtown Newark. There, eleven-year-old Niko would watch diners of different races enjoying their meals but not each other due to their deeply held bigotry. As this hideous outlook on society grows in the minds of those tainted by the toxicity, an unlikely friendship forms between the naive but fearless Niko, the son of a Greek immigrant, and Arty, an eleven-year-old quiet but curious African American kid from the projects. Throughout the summer their bond forms organically but their relationship gets tested as the City of Newark erupts during the race riots of 1967.—YouTube: AUX1 MEDIA
- The film shines a light on the everyday plight of young people in the urban community - how they were affected by the tragedies (racism, death, corruption) that change their lives and the city's history forever. This is a topic stirred by controversy and intrigue while bringing up a valid and necessary conversation about race relations that we still feel overwhelmingly to this day. - This tragic coming of age film will be brought to you by Nick Dessipris of New Ark Productions in partnership with producer Rhyan St. Clair of Little King Studios. Inspired by true events, this drama takes place at City Diner in downtown Newark, New Jersey. There, eleven-year-old Niko would watch diners of different races enjoying their meals but not each other due to their deeply held bigotry. As this hideous outlook on society grows in the minds of those tainted by the toxicity, an unlikely friendship forms between the naive but fearless Niko, the son of a Greek immigrant, and Arty, an eleven-year-old quiet but curious African American kid from the nearby projects. This bond, formed organically from their innocence and lack of prejudice, will be tested as the City of Newark erupts in race riots during the long hot summer of 1967. Will this powerful unity survive and serve as a beacon of hope for the future of the city, or will it crumble in the flames of a city many deemed to be lost?—nikonewarkfilm.com
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