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The State of Apathy

Out of the approximately 1.2 million people in the United States who are currently living with HIV, about 1 in 7 of them, do NOT even know it.

A fact, and issue that has so deeply impacted the life of activist and educator Raymond De La Torre, that he founded No Cure No Rest, the organization dedicated to promoting HIV/AIDS awareness, education, research and free testing for communities in need.

  • Christopher Albert De La Roa
    Director
  • Christopher Albert De La Roa
    Writer
  • Christopher Albert De La Roa
    Producer
  • Edwin Pierre De La Roa
    Producer
  • Raymond De La Torre
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 1, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Christopher Albert De La Roa


Christopher Albert defiantly wears the title as one of today's more provocative, and evocative storytellers.

Christopher’s thoughtful, award-winning content, includes Junk and Jam – a suite of edutainment media comprised of satirically animated graphics, as well as talk-entertainment and sketch comedy broadcasts. His work has been recognized by the Emmy-winning platform BRIC Arts Media, B Free Awards, winning the 2021 Wow Factor! On-Air Personality Award and the B Hilarious! award for Junk and Jam Live, and the 2022 People's Choice Podcast award for The Junk and Jam Hour and B Free B Harmonious Award.

In 2023 and 2024, selected short films were honored with multiple film festival laurels, including 'This is The Potato', 'Para Christopher', and 'Cracked', the short documentary that explores parts of his childhood in New York City of the 80's , particularly that of being born on, and raised in a household consumed by crack and drug abuse.

Other than comedy, Christopher’s roots in entertainment began as a touring vocalist where he was gifted the chance to perform on many stages – including the historic Apollo Theater, NJ Pac and Disney World Amphitheater – with appearances on the Rosie O’ Donnell Show, Billboard Music Awards and features on MTV and PBS.

His collection of humorous prose includes The Kettle Black: The Chronicles of Mia and Rocco as published on The Furious Gazelle, as well as the autobiographical short stories A Crackbaby's Bible.

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Director Statement

As a Writer, Producer, Storyteller and local Broadcaster, it is my aim to produce meaningful, impactful and innovative content and media. I am committed to producing entertaining and
insightful content that showcases the talents and stories of other artists, entrepreneurs, and activists, while celebrating their diversity.