The innovative John Dewey High School in Brooklyn will be host to Music Brings Life, who will be presenting an assembly program which will include the new film “Students Are Heroes: A Sickle Cell Warriors Story” with the hopes of raising awareness of an urgent blood shortage by the African-American, Latino and Caribbean communities. These communities are largely the life-saving force behind patients experiencing sickle cell disease and the sickle cell crisis. Music Brings Life, the producers of the film and co-founders Keenan “Special” Bristol and Prince, are hoping to raise 10,000 pints of blood for sickle cell patients. They will include in their assembly a blood drive as well.
“Students Are Heroes: A Sickle Cell Warrior’s Story” Film Synopsis:
The narrative centers on Jordana Bristol, a high school student-athlete who collapses during track practice and is urgently admitted to the hospital. Diagnosed with a sickle cell crisis, Jordana faces a critical situation exacerbated by her development of antibodies from previous blood transfusions, which complicates the search for compatible blood.
Unfortunately, the hospital lacks the specific blood type required for her treatment, and Jordana is acutely aware that individuals from Black and Latino communities, who are more likely to have compatible blood, are underrepresented in blood donations.
As Jordana’s condition becomes increasingly dire, her only hope lies in the possibility that high school students may come forward to donate blood. The urgency of her situation underscores the vital role that these young donors could play in saving her life.
The film was directed and produced by Keenan “Special” Bristol, and co-produced by Prince.
CAST:
A Sickle Cell Warriors Story Talented Cast consists of Jordana Whyte (playing Jordana Bristol), Keenan “Special” Bristol (playing Dr. Alexander), Joanna Wactor (playing Isabell), Stacy Thomas (playing Dr. Stacy), Martin Bluth (playing Dr. Martin Bluth), Deigo Diaz (playing Dr. Princeton), Kia Rush (playing Martha Ellis), Melvin Thomas AKA King Melvin Brown (playing Principal Johnson), Layla Johnson (playing Stacy), Al Jetson (playing James), Jada Bourne (playing Giselle), Joven Elegado (playing Parker), Prince Forde (playing Michael), DJS1 (playing himself), DeAundre Addison (playing Ferris), Sherebiah Lawes (playing Tailah), Madison Thompson (playing a student), Serenity Eaddy (playing Ari) and Jeff Simon (playing a teacher).
About John Dewey High School – 50 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11223
John Dewey High School is an innovative form of education that empowers students to make responsible decisions. Our school is comprised of small learning communities. Our small learning communities allow teachers, school counselors and assistant principals to work with students for enrichment, remediation, and social engagement. Students receive the individualized attention found in a small school within the setting of a comprehensive high school. Our small learning communities prepare students for a variety of career pathways and college-readiness programs in core subject areas including the arts, business, STEM, law, teaching, and health professions.
Stream “Students are Heroes: A Sickle Cell Warrior’s Story” on the official website for Music Brings Life today and be a hero: https://www.musicbringslife.org
Watch the official trailer for “Students are Heroes: A Sickle Cell Warrior’s Story” here:
Your support can make a life-saving difference to those who need blood. Watch the film and please spread the word.