BOOK "The Upgrade"
A young man named ray is adjusting to a whole new meaning to life which was taught by his father. Can he survive the difference between valued choices to save his life and the ones he love.
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Jameel KarimDirector
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Jameel KarimWriter
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Monroe HarperProducer
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Sidney MillerProducer
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Raashid PhillipsKey Cast
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Ryah EdmondKey Cast
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Austin HendersonKey Cast
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Andre Williams aka (Preacha)Key Cast
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Clarence BalladKey Cast
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Kyle TaylorKey Cast
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Brandon RedmondKey Cast
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Abdul MalikAssociate Producer
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Christopher Dean Sr.Soundtrack
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Christopher Dean Jr.Soundtrack
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Lachaina AbbeySoundtrack
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Shalaby KarimSoundtrack
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Quentin WrightSoundtrack
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Project Type:Feature
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Genres:Teen Love Story
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Runtime:1 hour 28 minutes
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Completion Date:January 6, 2015
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:2K
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Gary International Black Film FestivalGary
United States
September 13, 2017
North America Premiere
Official Selection -
Kingdomwood International Film FestivalAtlanta
United States
July 15, 2020
North America Premiere
Best Teen Film, Best Actor
Born in Chicago, who’s art foundation began at the age 7. Jameel became involve with a performing arts group in Chicago known as KMG Culture Dance and Arts School, The Sammy Dyer School of Theatre and ETA Theatre. His first experience in writing began at the age of 10, where he began to write in a variety of different art forms such as, music lyrics, poetry and short stories. His discovery of the world of filmmaking began it’s depth in college, where he met students and professors of great unique talents. He began to produce short films and involve himself more with the art communities. His experiences after college includes working with well known company’s in the TV/film industry such as Fletcher Chicago, an independent program for NBC, and an independent Feature Film along with numerous amount of short films shot in Chicago. Jameel enjoys working with people from different cultures which includes all ages. Currently he continues his adventure in the art of filmmaking as well as a development of up and coming projects in the near future.
Life can truly be an adventure…………........Art itself can enhance the adventure!