Tony Robbins, the executive producer of the child-trafficking drama 'City of Dreams,' aims to 'stir people from their slumber' with the show.

A year after "Sound of Freedom" stirred Hollywood's summer box office and sparked a call to action against child trafficking, a new drama aims to highlight the same issue.

The film "City of Dreams," which premiered on Friday and was produced by Roadside Attractions, follows the story of Jesús, a young Mexican boy whose dreams of becoming a soccer star are shattered when he is smuggled into Los Angeles and forced to work in a sweatshop.

On "Jesse Watters Primetime" on Wednesday, life and business coach Tony Robbins, who is also an executive producer of the film, and director Mohit Ramchandani shared their hope that the film will inspire viewers to take action and become more aware.

"In the previous film, 'Sound of Freedom,' we experienced a similar situation," Robbins stated. "Last July 4th weekend, we surpassed Disney in revenue due to the film's emotional impact on viewers. My wife and I have been involved in this project for eight years, and it is not just a side hustle for us. We have successfully freed over 50,000 children."

Robbins stated, "We funded their freedom, and I've personally experienced the ugliest things imaginable happening to our children while undercover. However, the beauty lies in their liberation."

Ramchandani, the film's director, shared with Planet Chronicle host Jesse Watters that his father worked under sweatshop-like conditions when he was 7 years old, explaining that this experience had always been a part of his thinking.

Ramchandani, who became a filmmaker after moving to America, read about a case of 72 immigrants being trapped in a house in El Monte, Calif., only 40 minutes from his home.

"Ramchandani was shocked when he learned about the widespread cases of children being trapped in homes in the Bay Area and producing products. He had written the script years ago, but it wasn't being reported in the mainstream media at the time. He contacted a friend who connected him with someone in the Labor Department, who informed him about the issue. This motivated Ramchandani to take action and address the problem."

Vivek Ramaswamy, a former 2024 GOP presidential candidate and film producer, previously spoke with Planet Chronicle Digital about what viewers can expect.

Ramaswamy stated that learning about the extent of this issue will take you out of your comfort zone, as it is not just prevalent in other parts of the world, but also in the United States.

As executive producer of "Sound of Freedom," Sean Wolfington is also involved in "City of Dreams," while Mira Sorvino has been named executive producer.

According to Roadside Attractions, other notable ambassadors of the film include Sylvester Stallone, Martin Sheen, Kathie Lee Gifford, Pat Riley, Katheryn Winnick, and Marisol Nichols.

An estimated 27.6 million people were victims of trafficking worldwide in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of State.

Over the past five years, more than 32,000 unaccompanied migrant children have gone missing from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's records.

Robbins informed Watters that with 10 million and 11 million people crossing the border, the situation is overwhelming when it comes to the 300,000 children who have gone missing, and their whereabouts are unknown.

He stated, "Following one child's life, particularly this one, is a thrilling journey that keeps you on the edge of your seat. However, it's also a hero's journey because this young man overcomes all obstacles and not only saves himself but also everyone else."

"Robbins stated that the current situation requires a call to action to raise awareness about the truth, just as "Uncle Tom's Cabin" did in the past by upsetting people and leading to the end of slavery."

Planet Chronicle Digital's Gabriele Regalbuto and Timothy Nerozzi contributed to this report.