"The Rebellious Rise” centers around controversial court cases based on the most heated issues in America’s history -- from the lawyers' viewpoints. Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date.
"The Rebellious Rise” centers around controversial court cases based on the most heated issues in America’s history -- from the lawyers' viewpoints. Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date.
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This series will be produced, written by a mix of races and genders. Our team spans from 24-70 in age, made up of women, men, transgender, and LGBT in front of and behind the camera. The stories address class, gender, equal rights of all Americans in the courtroom.About The Project
When I was a little boy, I never thought about the vital role history played in my life. Every decision I make now is based on my past experiences.
History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illuminates actuality, gives strength and energy to memory, provides guidance in daily life. All people and peoples are living histories. Communities speak languages that are inherited from the past. We live in societies with complex cultures, traditions, and religions that have not been created on the spur of the moment.
"The Rebellious Rise" is an episodic television show that explores infamous courtroom trials based on the most controversial issues in America’s history.
"The Rebellious Rise" of American history is an episodic doc series television show based on pivotal moments in the history of America in the courtroom, starting from the 19th century until today. "The Rebellious Rise" of American History will examine how the US Government and the Court System dealt with some of the important moments such as slavery, human rights, gender equality and much more. Few people know all of its hidden stories. "The Rebellious Rise" is modeled after the format of a show like “The People v. O.J. Simpson” consisting of a combination of interviews with people facing various social issues, experts examining important court cases and re-enactment of some of the cases. All these are important moments in the history of the United States. Most, if not all, ended in the courtroom where the US Government was forced to act to change the situation.
"The Rebellious Rise" will educate and enrich people's knowledge of what happened in the courtroom in the 19th century, what is going on now and how the Government dealt with it. The audience will have the chance to experience the tension in the courtroom at that point, through re-enactment. The show, which is about the people, The viewers will be able to see that it is about human weaknesses and how facts, sometimes do not matter, and that’s good sometimes and bad other times in life.
"The Rebellious Rise" depicts legal history via re-enactments, and also re-enacting anecdotes that need a good writer to help bring the stories to life.
This show is incredibly precious to me and your support as an integral part in bringing it to life. Anything you can contribute will be greatly appreciated, as will helping me spread the story.Incentives
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Thank you!
Share the link and spread the word. You will also get a list of Best courtroom Films!
$5
Social Media Shout Out
A Shout out, but this time it is personal
$10
Behind the scenes
You will get special access to behind the scenes and on set Vlogs! (Includes above perks)
$25
Thank You Credits with Video
You will get thanked in the credits of the movie and receive a video, made with love, from Bernard, Paula Landry, and John Andersen (Includes above perks)
$50
Autographed Poster
Get a Poster for the Show signed by members of the team including the writer,
$75
Digital Copy of The Script
You will receive a digital copy of Script (including above perks)
$100
Exclusive Q&A Invite
You will be invited to an exclusive video chat where you can ask us all your wildest questions about the film or our personal lives and a copy of the film. Excluding traveling expense and lodging.
$150
On Set
You will get the chance to get the chance to be on set for our pilot episode. Excluding traveling expense and lodging. (Includes above perks)
$200
You will get to be an extra in our show pilot.
We shall save ticket and a special seat for you and a guest to one of our screenings! (Includes above perks)
$250
Investor Screening
To show you how grateful we are for your generous donation we will give you a thank you credit
of “ The Rebellious Rise” and invite you to a special investors screening of the finished pilot. Includes above perks)$500
Associate Producer!
Makes you an associate producer of our film - you’ll be listed as an Associate Producer in the credits and be invited to Investors Screening. You will also get IMDB credit (Includes above perks)
$1,000
Your are a Producer!
Such a generous contribution to our pilot makes you a producer in our credits, invited to our investor's Screening, and get a personalized Headline social media shoutout. You will also IMDB credit (Includes above perks)
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$1
Thank you!
Share the link and spread the word. You will also get a list of Best courtroom Films!
$5
Social Media Shout Out
A Shout out, but this time it is personal
$10
Behind the scenes
You will get special access to behind the scenes and on set Vlogs! (Includes above perks)
$25
Thank You Credits with Video
You will get thanked in the credits of the movie and receive a video, made with love, from Bernard, Paula Landry, and John Andersen (Includes above perks)
$50
Autographed Poster
Get a Poster for the Show signed by members of the team including the writer,
$75
Digital Copy of The Script
You will receive a digital copy of Script (including above perks)
$100
Exclusive Q&A Invite
You will be invited to an exclusive video chat where you can ask us all your wildest questions about the film or our personal lives and a copy of the film. Excluding traveling expense and lodging.
$150
On Set
You will get the chance to get the chance to be on set for our pilot episode. Excluding traveling expense and lodging. (Includes above perks)
$200
You will get to be an extra in our show pilot.
We shall save ticket and a special seat for you and a guest to one of our screenings! (Includes above perks)
$250
Investor Screening
To show you how grateful we are for your generous donation we will give you a thank you credit
of “ The Rebellious Rise” and invite you to a special investors screening of the finished pilot. Includes above perks)$500
Associate Producer!
Makes you an associate producer of our film - you’ll be listed as an Associate Producer in the credits and be invited to Investors Screening. You will also get IMDB credit (Includes above perks)
$1,000
Your are a Producer!
Such a generous contribution to our pilot makes you a producer in our credits, invited to our investor's Screening, and get a personalized Headline social media shoutout. You will also IMDB credit (Includes above perks)
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About This Team
The Team
This Stella team is bursting with talent- I am so lucky to be working on this project with these lovely people. I trust implicitly, both personally and professionally.I am Bernard Abagali; I am the executive producer of the show ‘The Rebellious Rise.' Originally from Ghana, West Africa. I just finished my second year as Video Coordinator for Wagner College’s Athletic Department. I was the Producer of all live events for the athletic department, and also I had the opportunity to serve as the producer for a bi-weekly football Coaches' Show, in which we would interview the Seahawks' head coach and several players while highlighting the previous games and scouted the upcoming matches.
I saved as video Coordinator / Production intern for Richmond University Medical Center Palliative Care in Staten Island. During this time I served as the liaison between the hospital administration and video staff. I managed and organized all schedules, including coordinating video shoots, as well as acted as a second shooter.
I hold a BA in Media and Society from Hobart College. I am also graduating in may with my MBA in Media Management at Wagner College in Staten Island, NY.
While an undergrad, I studied in Rome, Italy, where I helped produce commercials for restaurants throughout the city. I have also created a short documentary “Understanding” about Tiara Trymore Gendi, a young transgendered woman from Harare, Zimbabwe. I am also working on another short documentary about a transgendered woman who lives in NY.Paula Landry, MBA, serves as an expert adviser to The Rebellious Rise.
As a film producer, her films have debuted at Sundance, and AMFEST, winning awards from Columbia Pictures, Time Warner Showtime, and WorldFest Houston International Film Festival. As a media consultant she has worked with Christie's, Entertainment Weekly, Pearson Television, advertising agencies and media entrepreneurs. She is the author of Scheduling and Budgeting Your Film: A Panic-Free Guide (Focal Press) and co-author of This Business of FILM with Steve Greenwald.
Sarah Friedland received her BA from Sarah Lawrence College and the International School of Film and Television in Cuba and her MFA from the Integrated Media Art Program at Hunter College. Her documentary films and installations are concerned with personal stories that reveal larger histories and intricacies about place and society. Friedland's works with her long-time production partner, Esy Casey have screened widely in the US and abroad and have been supported by grants from the Jerome Foundation, the Paul Newman Foundation, The Princess Grace Foundation, the Ford Foundation, and the Center for Asian American Media.John Ryan Andersen is an entertainer. Whether that is in front or behind the camera in short films, theater or improv John has a great passion for the entertainment industry. He has a B.A. in Mass Communications with a concentration in Television and Film and minor in Hospitality Management from Saint John's Universtiy and a recent M.B.A. in Media Management from Wagner College. John is currently pursuing an actor career full time as well as running his Youtube Channel Some Reel Good Movies. He was very happy and excited to be aiding Bernard Abagali in this venture.
Stephen Greenwald has been professionally involved in the motion picture and media industries for over thirty years as an attorney, financier, corporate executive, and producer. He has lectured and taught at colleges and law schools in the US and Israel and served as President of Metropolitan College of New York. Stephen is the co-author of This Business Of Film (Random House).
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