The Rubin Report The Real Story Behind the Film Hollywood Tried to Stop | Mohit Ramchandani
May 7, 2025
Explore the fascinating journey of a filmmaker from India to Hollywood, driven by a passion for storytelling inspired by classics like Rocky. Dive into the challenges faced while creating a film on child trafficking, including industry pushback and bias. Hear about unexpected support from icons like Tony Robbins and Sylvester Stallone, and the struggles in marketing the impactful narrative. Discover the filmmaker's commitment to launching socially conscious projects amidst the complexities of Hollywood's landscape and the fight for visibility.
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Inspiration Behind City of Dreams
- Mohit Ramchandani was inspired by Rocky and his immigrant father's sweatshop background to make films showing heroes' journeys.
- He wrote City of Dreams about child trafficking after reading a shocking case about imprisoned immigrants sewing illegally.
Hollywood's Changing System
- Hollywood's old studio system prioritized the producer and director's vision over actors, which helped quality films.
- Now actors drive movies and hire directors, leading to a decline in cinema quality over the past 30 years.
Shocking Truth About Immigrant Kids
- Mohit learned in 2021 that the current administration was allowing immigrant children to enter the U.S. and be sent to so-called "Uncle Juan" in Arizona who isn't related.
- This revealed a brutal system where 900 children were trafficked unknowingly with government involvement.