Pressure
“Sometimes dreams may be the only hope to escape death.”
Synopsis
A coming of age story about five teenagers growing up in 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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Digital/DVD premiere
Festival / Special Debut
May 8, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abdu Dandridge
- Screenplay & Story
- Abdu Dandridge
- Original Score
- Kendall Scott
- Original Title
- Pressure
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Pressure Entertainment Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abdu Dandridge
Abdu Dandridge
Kendall Scott
David George Ellis
Abdu Dandridge
Abdu Dandridge
Department Leadership Roster
Abdu Dandridge
Director
Abdu Dandridge
Writer
Abdu Dandridge
Producer
Kendall Scott
Original Music Composer
David George Ellis
Director of Photography
Abdu Dandridge
Editor
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What is Pressure about?
A coming of age story about five teenagers growing up in 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.
Who directed Pressure?
Pressure was directed by Abdu Dandridge.
Who stars in Pressure?
The principal cast of Pressure includes Damion Lee, Chauncey Meeks-Owens, James Edward Shippy, Daniel Molina, Sharieff Carson.
When was Pressure released and how long is it?
Pressure was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Pressure?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pressure was composed by Kendall Scott.