Pressure
"Sometimes dreams may be the only hope to escape death."
Originally released in 2009. Pressure is a drama film. directed by Abdu Dandridge.
Starring Damion Lee, Chauncey Meeks-Owens, and James Edward Shippy
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 24, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Pressure Entertainment Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 grow...
Who directed Pressure?
Pressure was directed by Abdu Dandridge.
How long is Pressure?
Pressure has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Pressure released?
Pressure was released on April 24, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pressure?
The main cast of Pressure includes Damion Lee, Chauncey Meeks-Owens, James Edward Shippy, Daniel Molina, Sharieff Carson.