Pressure Makes Diamonds
“Do you ever think maybe you ''made it'' years ago and just didn't realize it?”
Synopsis
When all the other kids in Port Chester, NY went outside to play after school, young Anthony Valbiro raced to his basement rec room...to grab a microphone, turn on the reel-to-reel and croon his heart out. In this film, based on an autobiographical one-man play of the same name, Anthony draws us into the "quest for fame" that was his 1960s childhood. Along the way, we ponder questions about how the people who raise us shape us, what constitutes "success" and at what cost do we pursue our deepest dream.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephanie Schleicher
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Valbiro
- Original Title
- Pressure Makes Diamonds
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephanie Schleicher
Anthony Valbiro
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Valbiro
Writer
Stephanie Schleicher
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pressure Makes Diamonds
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What is Pressure Makes Diamonds about?
When all the other kids in Port Chester, NY went outside to play after school, young Anthony Valbiro raced to his basement rec room...to grab a microphone, turn on the reel-to-reel and croon his heart out. In this film, based on an autobiographical one-man play of the same name, Anthony draws us into the "quest for fame" that was his 1960s childhood. Along the way, we ponder questions about how the people who raise us shape us, what constitutes "success" and at what cost do we pursue our deepest dream.
Who directed Pressure Makes Diamonds?
Pressure Makes Diamonds was directed by Stephanie Schleicher.
Who stars in Pressure Makes Diamonds?
The principal cast of Pressure Makes Diamonds includes Anthony Valbiro.
When was Pressure Makes Diamonds released and how long is it?
Pressure Makes Diamonds was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.