A comedian's life takes a dramatic turn when he witnesses a mob killing, forcing him to flee town and succumb to a life of wandering and alcoholism. Years later, a chance to play Othello brings him back to Harlem, but it may be too late for redemption, as old enemies and new threats await.
Paradise in Harlem
A comedian's life spirals out of control after witnessing a brutal mob murder, causing him to forsake his rising fame and succumb to a destructive cycle of booze and self-destruction.