Mostra Internazionale d Arte Cinematografica Venice

China, Hector, Africa, Ardnas, Wesley "CHAAW".
These are the stories of victims of Injustice in America. The effect of injustice not only impacts the individuals but also their families and community. The stories are narrated by the legendary "Biz Markie" through rhymes and his special beatboxing talent.

The film wrapped and is ready to enter the festival circuit in 2023.

Clip of Biz Markie in CHAAW

Pictured:

(Top Left to Right): Biz Markie, Richard Lawson, BernNadette Stanis, Jimmie Walker, Ralph Carter  

(middle Left to Right): Big Daddy Kane, Traci Braxton, Damani D. Sease, Jennifer Dong, Jordan Nancarrow, Riley Knoxx, Simonna, Andrea Ngjela 

(Bottom Left to right) : Jessica Day, Siliek Wynder,Jermel Wilson and (Director) Eric Orr 

Written and Directed by Eric Orr

Eric Orr is an American Director, Writer and Producer. He was born and raised in East Orange, NJ (illtown), he also lived in Newark, NJ (Brick City) during his teenage years. During his time in New Jersey Eric was an multi-sport athlete playing basketball and football he would also perform in church plays and develop a love for acting. Needing a stable career he attended Trade school to start a career as an Electrician landing a job at Pharmaceutical companies Schering- Plough and Merck. In 2018 Eric was casted as an Extra in the film Creed 2 but his scene as a reporter was edited out of the film. Later that year Eric would then go on to write his first screenplay called "CHAAW" which would become a race relations project designed to bring people together. The next year Eric Orr Story Productions was established with the sole purpose of Writing, Producing and Directing his own films.

Cast 

Biz Markie Biz Markie ... Biz
Richard Lawson Richard Lawson ... Chief of Police
Jimmie Walker Jimmie Walker ... Uncle Jr.
BernNadette Stanis BernNadette Stanis ... Aunt Thelma
Ralph Carter Ralph Carter ... Pastor Evans
Big Daddy Kane Big Daddy Kane ... Renaissance Man
Traci Braxton Traci Braxton ... Tina Carter
Damani D. Sease Damani D. Sease ... Jules
Jennifer Dong Jennifer Dong ... China
Jordan Nancarrow Jordan Nancarrow ... Hector
Riley Knoxx Riley Knoxx ... Africa
Simonna Simonna ... Ardnas
Andrea Ngjela Andrea Ngjela ... Wesley
Eric Orr Eric Orr ... John Ermias
Siliek Wynder Siliek Wynder ... JD
Ricky Low Ricky Low ... Amad
Jessica Day Jessica Day ... Lori
Jermel Wilson Jermel Wilson ... Officer Wilson
Tiana Melvina Tiana Melvina ... Detective Gates
Maya Jai Pinson Maya Jai Pinson ... Officer Smith
Alysha Wright Alysha Wright ... Detective Nola
Beaux Emerson Beaux Emerson ... Leon (Reggin Namremiz)
Shanere Sease Shanere Sease ... Mia
Brianna Hum Brianna Hum ... Charlene
Robbie DeRaffele Robbie DeRaffele ... Officer Kent
Dave Jia Dave Jia ... Chris
Nicole B. King Nicole B. King ... Bira Evans
Chris Paul Morales Chris Paul Morales ... Chang
Chanel Collins Chanel Collins ... Helena
Rick Lindenmuth Rick Lindenmuth ... Don
Mikail Abdul Karim Mikail Abdul Karim ... Trainer
Mike Dowd Mike Dowd ... Eric Harper (as Michael Dowd)
Ricardo Marcelis Ricardo Marcelis ... Spanish Harlem
Kenisha Pinckney Kenisha Pinckney ... Officer Fulton
Amanda Schoonover Amanda Schoonover ... Karen
Chris Vaber Chris Vaber ... George
Nikita Shestyan Nikita Shestyan ... Charles Hampton
Momo Judy Ave Momo Judy Ave ... Tammy
Allegra Ashton Allegra Ashton ... Reporter / Suzanne Buckner
Glasshebra Jones Glasshebra Jones ... Retha Jones
Maylyn Atkinson Maylyn Atkinson ... Inmate
Elaine Elizabeth Presley Elaine Elizabeth Presley ... Elaine (as Elaine Presley)

Produced by
Eric Orr ... producer

Music by
Big Daddy Kane

Cinematography by
Charles Cerrone Film

Editing by
Eric Orr

Casting By
Eric Orr

Production Design by
Lauren Nicole Dennis ... (as LaLa Nicole)

Makeup Department
Han Ly ...

Hair Stylist / special makeup effects artist Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
J.T. Woods ... Assistant Director (as John Woods)

Sound Department
Tyler Hoover ... sound mixer
Rob Zogby ... boom operator

Camera and Electrical Department
Easton Carter Angle ... camera operator
Terrence Arlyn ... key grip
Nick Clark ... camera operator
Abram Hammer ... assistant camera
Christina Helm ... camera operator
Daniel Krantman ... camera operator
Samantha Lyle ... grip

Editorial Department
Amr Nabil ... colorist

Script and Continuity Department
Jacob Golden ... script supervisor

Additional Crew
Jeremy Dennis ... production assistant
Mariah Iman Wilson ... production assistant

Thanks
John Singleton ... very special thanks