A Thousand and One is a 2023 drama film written and directed by A.V. Rockwell. It had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on January 22nd, winning the Grand Jury Prize.
Unapologetic and free-spirited Inez kidnaps her six-year-old son Terry from the foster care system. Holding onto their secret and each other, mother and son set out to reclaim their sense of home, identity, and stability, in a rapidly changing New York City.
The cast includes Teyana Taylor, Will Catlett, Josiah Cross, Aven Courtney, and Aaron Kingsley Adetola.
A Thousand and One is set to debut in theaters March 31st, courtesy of Focus Features. Watch the official trailer below.