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March 15th, 2018
Boys and girls Club will be the first youth organization to benefit from the message in the film and tour. Then we will be back for a group discussion after they have viewed the film in its entirety to start a conversation with their youth about critical thinking and black entrepreneurship. 
March 16th, 2018
Special thanks to Principal Mr. Michael Walker for allowing his students to take advantage of the message and tour in regards to the film "Pressure". This school was one of the first High Schools to view the film and take advantage of the message in the film in regards to critical thinking and making good life choices. Dr. Susan S. Mckinney Secondary school of Arts has played a pivotal position in the film to help spread the positive message in the film and movement. Their students also participated in some of the acting roles in the film and some locations were filmed at the schools well. We will be visiting the school again at a later date to start the discussion in regards to critical thinking and life choices. The movement has begun. 
March 21st, 2018
Medgar Evers will be the first college to participate in the “Life” campaign tour geared to steer young adolescents in the right direction in regards to making right choices. After previewing only 30min of some of the highlights of the film, the director of the film “Pressure” will open the floor for Q&A about the film for the students. Pressure Entertainment films LLC will also provide a youth organizer to speak on behalf of the film and its message and the reason they support the film and how it correlates with their message in regards to making the right choices in life. Promotional material in regards to movie size poster will be handed out to every student for the opening of the film for March 23rd.. 
March 21st, 2018
Principal Dr. Michael Wiltshire agreed and had is students participate in the tour / viewing of the 26 min clip of the film "Pressure" along with Q&A and group discussion about Black Entrepreneurship. If you are in town, join us for the powerful movement that takes place March 21st, 2018 at Medgar Evers College. 
March 22nd, 2018
The new Boys and girls High school will also join in and take advantage of the tour and benefits and will also take part in group discussion and attack lead points in regards to critical thinking and life choices. 
March 27th, 2018
The process has begun. Revisiting the Boys and Girls club to begin the process of critical thinking and the benefits the film had on the adolescents. We also challenge their thought process before and after, how the film relates to them, what are their challenges, what will they do now, how will they make better choices, will they make better choices and we discuss entrepreneurship. 
April 12th & 14th, 2018
April 12th, Pressure Entertainment Films LLC will be discussing and having a group discussion after the adolescents from the YMCA have watched the film "Pressure" in its entirety and discuss critical thinking for positive live decisions and choices. Pressure Entertainment Films LLC will participate in The YMCA 4th Annual Teen Career Forum as one of the panelist. The event will take place on Saturday April 14, 2018 from 10am-2pm at the Bedford Stuyvesant YMCA. Pressure Entertainment Films LLC will be discussing entrepreneurship and the film "Pressure". WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
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PRESSURE
Opening: AUGUST 11TH 2020 Genre: Drama Rated: NOT RATED Duration: 1hr 50Min Production Company: PRESSURE ENTERTAINMENT FILMS LLC Distributor: FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA Sometimes dreams may be the only hope to escape death Synopsis This is a coming of age story about five teenagers growing up in Brooklyn and Harlem New York in the 1980's. It is the beginning of a new generation of kids called the "hip hop" generation, which unfortunately was growing up alongside the "crack cocaine" generation. Karon falls into a deep sleep after his graduation in 1985. Having dreams within dreams takes him into a realistic drama along with his potential future in the 1990's as a drug selling youth. His fast money attitude serves as the detriment to the community and ultimately his best friends become caught in the crossfire of his illicit activity. He awakens back in 1985, realizing the "easy way out" that was offered wasn't a glorious new beginning, it was the end. 
From the Writer - Director - Producer
Abdu Dandridge The film "Pressure" provided me with the opportunity to fulfill a personal desire to share my New York City "growing up" experiences in a way that not only tells a inner-city story, it demonstrates how our made choices map out our destiny. The film mirrors raw life experiences that children of today encounter in similar ways. Like its name, the film is Pressure packed and does not hold back - providing the viewer with a reality that pulls off the veil of the streets and speaks to truth; in a way that hits home awakening the minds of young and old alike. The film connects us to the 1980's complete with the outstanding break dance b-boy performances by the original group established in 1979 i.e. The "DYNAMIC ROCKERS" and their rival b-boy group the "SUPREME BEINGZ". These two crews go head to head and add flavor to the neighborhood scenes. The key actors in the film Damion Omar Lee, Chauncey Meeks Owens, Andrea Bordeaux, Daniel Molina, James Shippy, and Sharieff Carson have theater backgrounds, which enable them to bring depth and sincerity in the portrayal of their respective characters. "PRESSURE" takes us back to the joyful days prior to the influence of crack cocaine in (1985), and brings us upfront and personal with the effects of the drug culture, which continues to riddle the lives of families and friends today. I deeply feel that I have masterfully crafted the film with impactful subliminal messages, as we travel never knowing exactly where we will end up. This is a must see film -- a film for the ages! I have exhibited "Pressure" via a limited number of select colleges, universities and high schools. I have allowed the students the opportunity to share in the experience of the film to make sure I was able to connect and relate on a level they understood and respected. I feel that, if you have had the opportunity in your life entering the cross roads and made the right choice, you has chosen "Life". About the Filmmaker Abdu Dandridge is a native New Yorker from Fort Green projects in Brooklyn NY, He now resides with his family in Phoenix, Arizona which he now calls home. He started "Pressure Productions" in 1994 out of his love for filmmaking. The company changed titled to Pressure Entertainment Films LLC in 2003 and now has become an independent film production studio. Early in his career, he co-wrote, produced and directed the hilarious TV comedy No B.S. Allowed; which aired for three years on Brooklyn New York's Community Access Television network which is now called "Bric TV. He has written eight full-feature screenplays and directed numerous music videos for independent record labels such as Now Or Never Records; A.I.O Entertainment, Gatbush Brooklyn Crew, Raw Wattage, Johnny Britt and Jazz artist Jermaine Lockhart and also produced content for the legendary George Benson. In 1996, Abdu wrote, produced and directed his first animated project entitled Junior High. That same year, he completed another animated film entitled Brooklyn. Abdu's film and video experience continued to grow as he produced, directed and edited a Music video entitled Grown Man with Artist "P.watts", featuring "Piazo" and "Pachino Dino". The Grown Man video received the 2010 South Carolina Music Video Award for "Best Video of the Year". August 11th 2020, Abdu released his first feature length film that he has written, produced and directed entitled “Pressure”. The film has been released through Entertainment Studios/ Freestyle Digital Media August 11th 2020 worldwide through home video platforms in over 50 countries world wide. Late 2020, Abdu has produced and directed the short film and sizzle reel for Frank F. Fiore, writer for the film feature film “CYBERKILL” which is presently in development to produced the entire 2 hour film. Early 2021, Abdu, produced written and directed the new red Band teaser trailer for a feature length film entitled “PAY DAY” presently in development set for pre production winter 2021 and for world wide release summer 2022. 
THE STUDIO
Pressure Entertainment Films LLC is an Independent Production Company / Film Studio, specializing in the production of quality full length Features, Music Videos and tailored Commercials. We're schedule to produce a minimum of two (1-2) films per year, including a range of Online Video and On Demand content. Pressure Entertainment Films LLC provides you with one-stop shopping for entertainment and promotional services. THE CAST 
Andrea Bordeaux
Andrea Bordeaux moved to New York City to pursue an acting career in 2005. She studied theater at Pace University for one year before realizing that she was more suited for an intimate, private environment. She transferred to the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts and has continued to study in small, private classes. After leaving NYCDA, she began doing test shoots with photographers and within a few months, was working with a very well known commercial print agency and had booked her first professional job for Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo. Modeling was never something that Andrea had really considered pursuing, but once the ball got rolling, she realized just how much she enjoys it. She has since appeared in print ads for Sprite, Verizon, Caress, Gerber, Rosetta Stone, Yaz, Gardasil and countless others. In between photo shoots, Andrea shot several indie films, including a feature length in which she had a lead role. Over the next couple of years, Andrea worked steadily, booking print job after print job, and adding small film and television promo credits along the way. In 2009, she was signed by Christopher Silveri of Prestige Management Group. She has since booked numerous SAG national commercials that are currently airing on television (Dove Chocolate & Citi Card). You may have seen her on the Dove Chocolate commercials, or on Law & Order: SVU! and prominent print and commercial model. She's also known for "How to Make It in America" (2010), "Hello I Must Be Going" (2012). NCIS (2003) - (2018) CHARACTER - PAMELA Andrea Bordeaux played the role of Pamela the love interest and childhood friend of (Karon), played by Damion Lee. As a Teenager coming up in the 80's in a struggling home with 2 hard working parents is hard enough. She desperately grasps to gain an identity as a hard working teenager but oddly falls in love with her childhood crush Karon . Lust and temptation as a teenager takes their relationship and their "Pressure's to a whole new level.... and of course.. responsibility. 
Damion Lee
Hailing from the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, NY. He was approached by a talent agent while riding a New York City subway train. This chance encounter landed his first feature film role alongside Sean Connery and Rob Brown in the drama "Finding Forrester." Fast forward to 2005, he began auditioning again and began to book major roles in several indie films one after the other. Among those many film roles is the critically acclaimed "Blueprint" (Dir: Kirk Shannon-Butts) in which he portrays a young college student having a romantic getaway with his male love interest. He took a more serious turn in the highly anticipated "True Story" (Dir: Rasheed Wilds) as the hot headed antagonist and drug dealer D. In the upcoming film "Soft Focus" (Dir: Rod Gailes, OBC) he stars as Marcus, a man living two lives at one time. Other credits include "When It Rains", "44", "Israel", "Sam" & "Pressure." When Damion is not in front of the camera he coaches other actors, writes and performs his own poetry, and enjoys deep conversations about the journey of life. CHARACTER - KARON Protagonist Damion Lee played the role of Karon. Karon is a young kid growing up in the projects under a single parent being raised only by his mother. He over hear's an argument between his mother and father over the welfare and support from his biological father. At 12 years age hearing this puts a world of "Pressure" on his shoulders.. his life begins to change forever. 
James Edward Shippy
James Edward Shippy is originally from Houston, Texas. He attended Atlantic’s Acting School founded by David Mamet and William H. Macy. New York stage credits include A Soldier's Play, Golden Boy, The Redheaded Man (NY International Fringe Festival Award), and his Off Broadway debut in Another Man’s Poison at Playwrights Horizons. He also made his LA stage debut in the critically acclaimed Neighbors at The Matrix Theatre. Film and television credits include Southland, Cinnamon Girl (produced by Renée Zellweger), Pressure, Friday Night Lights, and Finding Neptune (Cannes Short Film Festival) which he wrote and starred in. CHARACTER - DANIEL Antagonist James Edward Shippy portrayed the role of Daniel, A long time friend of Karon. They finally meet and rekindle their friendship after years of separation. Karon expresses the hardships coming up and lack of money he has to help support his mother. Daniel solicits an idea that will forever change the life of Karon and the lives in the surrounding community. With the growing success in Karon's life, grows greed and jealously in the eyes of Daniel. The Music
P.Watts - From Raw Wattage
Emcee and DJ tandems are far and few between in this current climate of the rap/ hiphop genre. The Raw Wattage duo (hailing from Columbia, SC and Radcliff, KY), which consists of emcee P.Watts and producer DJ FX, merge to form an electrifying blend of hip hop while experimentally infusing a tab bit of influences from other genres creating a sound unique and diverse from their counterparts. They can thrive in today's single driven market with a rambunctious hard hitting anthem such as "No Rahbirtah Flaq" while still keeping the hard edge yet a smooth it out simplified appeal for the ladies on their BJ the Chicago assisted "Obsession". The group is also capable of delivering a catalog of cohesive full length projects that would feed the hunger of a cult like following. Whether its the follow up to their debut "N.E.W.S." titled "Relentless Catharsis" (which also features production from iconic greats Large Professor of Main Source fame, DJ Ogee of DITC, Pete Rock, and Statik Selektah and assists from the legends to the new wave including Sadat X & Grand Puba of Brand Nubian, the late Prodigy of Mobb Deep, Rell of Roc-A-Fella fame, Chino XL, Joe Fatal of the Main Source & Soul Assassins crews, Tragedy Khadafi, Planet Asia, Termanology, Your Old Droog, Conway of Griselda Records, Skyzoo, AG Da Coroner, Crime Apple, & J.Scienide) which picks up where its predecessor left off taking it up a notch delivering this opus no different than Gordan Ramsey would present his sumptuous delicacies, or the Large Professor fully produced body of work titled "#TBT" (Trials, Bullshyt, & Tribulations), you get an assuring sense that Raw Wattage is a mainstay in today and tomorrow's hip hop ethos. 
EDROC - Da Edge Of Madness Studios
Super-producer Ed Roc has stamped his indelible imprint on the music scene since the 1990s. His production has helped create career-defining hits for artists such as Sharissa, Bars N Hooks (Mobb Deep), Wyclef Jean, Erykah Badu, Consequence, Craig G, Mr. Cheeks of Lost Boyz fame, the late great Sean Price among many others. Respected beyond the genres of urban and hip hop music, Ed Roc, whose musical influences cross cultural lines, has also been sought by diverse superstars whose music similarly knows no boundaries. Ed Roc's genre breaking has changed popular music today, and he takes pride in his success at staying ahead of the curve with his originality and experimentation. Confident and charismatic, his goal is still to blow the listener’s mind and make them move to the beat. On the personal side, this producer is an avid bodybuilder committed to a strict diet and training regimen, and as serious about working out as he is about his time in the studio. “You can accomplish anything you put your mind to if you stay persistent and disciplined,” explains the driven and dedicated Ed Roc, an innovator of sound who continues to set popular tastes while adventurously expanding his musical palette. 
Kendall Scott - Keyboards., Electric Guitar
Kendall Scott was raised on a steady diet of the classical and Jazz masters from an early age. By Junior High school, his spectrum had broadened into anything he could get his hands on: From Rock, Funk and Fusion to Progressive, Avantgarde and world music. He received much his training at the Berklee College of Music in Boston before spending many years in the washington D.C New York and Los Angeles music scenes. He has performed with various bands, including project object. Crew
Producer: Abdu Dandridge Director: Abdu Dandridge Writer: Abdu Dandridge Editor: Abdu Dandridge Glenn Coston...Executive Producer Zaire Baptiste...Line producer Abdu Dandridge...Executive Producer / Producer Marie Strane...Associate Producer Jimson Tamano...Associate Producer Kevin Vuong...Executive Producer Lionel Watson...Executive Producer Rich Williams...Associate Producer David George Ellis...Director of Photography/ Cinematography Dara Mcfarlane...Unit Production Manager Matt Bryant...Sound Mixer / Sound Recordist Kevin Council...Boom Operator Michelle De Chiara...Sound Recordist Pauline Noel...Boom Operator Jay Thurston...Special Effects Kevin Council...Grip Bernard Hunt...Gaffer Dwayne Richardson...Grip Michael Tadlock...Key Grip Christine Wilson...Key Grip Andrew Wonder...Gaffer Pauline Noel...Wardrobe Ophelia Hallman...Location Manager Elena Grimes...Slate Operator Constance Hammond...Production Assistant Gerard Louis...Technical Consultant Pauline Noel...Production Assistant Al-Karim Powell-Darensburg...Production Coordinator Pamela Williams...Script Supervisor Music Department Jaymar Cook Leayle Francis Shaheem Rangan Ed Roc Kendall Scott John Edward Stuart Parry Watson Jordan Charles Cast Damion Lee...Karon Chauncey Meeks-Owens...Michael Andrea Bordeaux...Pamela Jose Abreau...Lafayette Priel Gelb Bobby...Young Timothy Aaron Bridges...Joshua Adam Bridges...Young David Sharieff Carson...Rasheen Brian Creary...Jeff Idris Daniels...Karon Jr Baby Annie Faison...Thelma Debbie Gentle-Turner...Toya Chelsea Gilbert...Trina Darryn Gilbert...Thomas Seay Godette...Chris Wood Harris...Himself (rumored) Twanna Hemingway...Cynthia Baptiste Josach Jean...Crackhead Terron Jones...Victim Aria Jordan...Kayla Way Kaishon...Dewey Gary Keshner...Salesperson Faith Laugier...Party Girl Isaiah Lindsey...Tank Yenny Love...Hip Hop Girl Mindy Matijasevic...Teacher Dara Mcfarlane...Pamela's Mom Jordan Mcfarlane...Young Karon Oscar Medina...Store Owner Chandler Meeks Owens...Jason Chayton Meeks Owens...Young Sean Thomasina Meeks Ownes...Mrs. Patricia Karen Meeks...Mrs. Jones Chandler Meeks-Owens...Jason Thomasina Meeks-Owens...Mrs. Patrica Christopher Melendez...Young Michael Daniel Molina...Timothy Jordan Peace...Student Alexis Rajah...Girl #1 James Edward Shippy...Daniel Carol Sims...Elderly Woman Artrell Smith...Pooky Cliff Everett Smith...Principal (as Cliff Smith) Jarvis Smith...Steve Markuann Smith...Dice Player Asia Imani Taylor...Young Pamela Tanya Thompson...Jennifer Daniel Wesley...Carlos Thanks/ Dancers/ singers/Extras Gligoron Agenor...special thanks: singer Victor Alicea...special thanks: Dancer "kid glyde" Peter Arizmendi...special thanks: Dancer "Bam the liquid robot" Noah Catala...special thanks: Dancer "B-Boy Noah Lot" Jacqua Cooper...special thanks: singer Jacob A. Coulombe...special thanks: Dancer "Talent" Sonia Cruz...special thanks: Dancer "Lacuna" Debonaire...special thanks Dynamic Rockers...special thanks Margie S. Fletcha...special thanks: Dancer "Kaoticblaze" Razvan Gorea...special thanks: Dancer "Tiny Love" Roger E. Green...special thanks: Dancer "Roger G." Renee Holland...special thanks Oliver Holmes...special thanks: Dancer "Prof. Pop" Paula Homes...grateful acknowledgment: Principal Lee Jeans...special thanks: Apparel Angel Jones...special thanks Kapria Joseph...special thanks: singer Ken Marez Jr....special thanks: Dancer "Ken Fury" Michael Marmolejos...special thanks: Dancer "Joe Bananas" Michael Marrera...special thanks: Dancer "Mike Fresh" Richard Mercado...special thanks: Dancer "Rocism" Martin Milan...special thanks: Dancer "Ice" Jewel Murray...special thanks Dominique Nixon...special thanks Adam Nunez...special thanks: Dancer "B-Boy Gugi" Nyc Tranzformerz...special thanks Eddie Palma...special thanks: Dancer "Flave 1" Frankie Perez...special thanks: Dancer "B-Boy Frankie Supreme" Mark S. Pickett...special thanks: Dancer "Zone TDK" Leandro Polanco...special thanks: Dancer "Kid Dynamo" Juan Ramirez...special thanks: Dancer "Problems" Richard Reategui...special thanks: Dancer "Whorah" Brandi Renfroe...special thanks Tommaso Richard...special thanks: Dancer "Italia" Ramon Silverio...special thanks: Dancer "B-Boy Jiggz" Cliff Everett Smith...special thanks: singer (as Cliff Smith) Supreme Beingz...special thanks Michael Walker...grateful acknowledgment: Assistant Principal Nylek Waymer...special thanks: singer |
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Council Member Robert E. Cornegy Jr.
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