5 SHOTS-The Ronald Baldridge Story Independent Film
by Ronald Baldridge,Wasabi Jones,Ken Axmaker
(Memphis,TN, USA)
5 SHOTS-The Ronald Baldridge Story Independent Film
In the gangsta lifestyle, you end up one of three ways: JAIL CELLS, WHEELCHAIRS, or GRAVEYARDS. It all depends on the choices we make.” -Ronald Baldridge
Harsh inner city living, the realities of poverty, and the powerful need to overcome both – these are the factors that often fuel the disparities and rage of the urban ‘gangsta.’ Ronald Baldridge should know. In the late 70’s, he and his brother were growing up under the devoted teachings of a struggling, single mother in the hard and often racially-divided streets of Memphis’ North Side. As Ronald matured, he found himself at the crossroads between continued destitution and the allure of crime and violence. Continued struggles, racist attitudes, a fierce disregard of a biased law system and those elected to enforce it made Ronald’s decision clear. Street philosophy worked; motherly fortitude didn’t. And on that path, Ronald found new direction and status in the guise of a brotherhood called the Gangsta Disciples.
On July 7, 1985, a botched robbery attempt and two bullets would take away Ronald’s ability to walk. It would also force him into an unshakeable bond with the embodiment of all he had come to hate, a white police officer named Steve Grisham. Major Steve Grisham was determined to save Ronald’s life and preserve his future and was relentless in his pursuit of Ronald.
Finally, after passing years, several unforgiving lessons and losses, with a hounding police lieutenant bent on friendship, and three more bullet wounds, Ronald found a new family, a new life, and a new mission: to help those dying in the shadow of the urban nightmare find life in the wide open arms of faith. 5 Shots: The Ronald Baldridge Story is one man’s journey from self-destruction to destiny.
Producer/Technical Advisor: Ronald Baldridge
Producer/Writer: Wasabi Jones
Producer/Director: Ken Axmaker, Jr.
5Shots@lasttraintomemphis.com, www.LastTraintoMemphis.com
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