Justin Dillon Taps Brandon Dicerson for CALL+RESPONSE

October 3, 2008 -- Source: Broadcast Newsroom

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Powerful Documentary on Human Trafficking Premieres October 10, Includes Performances by Moby, Cold War Kids, Imogen Heap, Fi

October 03, 2008 -- DMN Newswire--2008-10-3--Los Angeles, CA -- When Brandon Dickerson (kaboom/BOOM) first heard Justin Dillon's desire to draw attention to the truth about the current day human slave trade, he knew he had to be involved. What began as a grassroots effort two years ago has since grown into a full-length feature documentary CALL+RESPONSE (www.callandresponse.com) which, launches nationally in select theaters on October 10. Singer/Songwriter Justin Dillon is the voice and director of the project and Brandon Dickerson is the director of the music performance segments.

"I am honored to support what Justin has accomplished with this film," says Dickerson. "What began as a unique idea of artistic filmed performances has exploded into Justin dedicating years of passion to the cause of CALL + RESPONSE. He has shaped a powerful film that is certain to have a profound impact on all who view it."

CALL+RESPONSE is a first of its kind feature documentary film that reveals the world's 27 million dirtiest secrets: there are more slaves today than ever before in human history. CALL+RESPONSE goes deep undercover where slavery is thriving from the child brothels of Cambodia to the slave-run brick kilns of rural India to reveal that in 2007, slave traders made more money than Google, Nike and Starbucks combined.

Brandon Dickerson, who directs commercials, documentaries and music-driven projects through kaboom productions and BOOM music videos, captured performances featured in CALL+RESPONSE by Grammy-winning and critically acclaimed artists including Moby, Cold War Kids, Imogen Heap, Five For Fighting, Switchfoot, members of Nickel Creek with Benmont Tench and Glen Phillips, as well as Rocco Deluca.

As filming of the bands wrapped up in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York, Dillon found interest in his project growing and soon found himself sitting down with a camera interviewing luminaries on the issue such as Cornel West, Madeleine Albright, Julia Ormond, Ashley Judd, Nicholas Kristof, and many other prominent political and cultural figures who offer first hand accounts of this 21st century trade. Justin soon realized that this was much more than just a concert to end slavery---but a compelling music-driven documentary that clearly articulates the issue of modern day slavery.

"Working with so many talented artists was inspiring," comments Dickerson. "I decided to shoot black and white grainy Super16mm and designed the artistic look of the performances to connect with the film's prevailing message. So many people donated time and talent to support Justin as a modern day Abolitionist on a journey. And now you have a film in theaters where the profits are given away to victims of slavery. That is beyond incredible."

For more on Brandon, please visit www.boommv.com