A film about journeys, featuring Grammy-nominated musician John Forte, who went from a dangerous Brooklyn neighborhood to an elite boarding school, then to federal prison, where his 14-year sentence was commuted by George W. Bush. The film explores Forte's determination to share his music, cultural exchange, self-reflection, and success, as well as his journey from Moscow to Russia's vast interiors and from prison to the African continent, highlighting confinement and freedom.
The Russian Winter
John Forte trades the gritty streets of Brooklyn for the prestigious halls of an elite boarding school, but soon finds himself navigating the unforgiving world of federal prison.
