DESTRESSED has played to crowds who have laughed and cried at the story of a man whose stress levels place him in the hospital in grave condition. After much soul searching and another chance at life he embarks on an amazing and often hilarious cross-country journey to search for his Zen. The story of one man's insane search for sanity in an insane world, he meets victims of the tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma, as well as Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey, putting into perspective how one's own problems can seem small when compared to the challenges overcome by others.
"Hearing people laughing at some parts of the film, sitting in stunned silence, and leaving in tears, proves how powerful this film is, both as entertainment and an important piece of art," says Garry Pastore, who directed and stars in the film, which took over three years to shoot. Award-winning cinematographer Fokke Baarsssen served as producer and director of photography and gave DESTRESSED amazing
camera work and scene quality to complement Pastore's emotional script.
The film has already been honored at the 2014 Garden State Film Festival with awards for Pick of the Flicks Audience Choice Award and Homegrown Award for Best Documentary.
DESTRESSED's Garry Pastore, who also produced the film and penned a companion book, has performed over 50 TV and movie roles in his
35-year career. He was nominated for a 2012 SAG Award for his contributions to the mega-hit film The Dark Night Rises, and an ensemble Emmy Award for his work on the acclaimed TV show 30 Rock. His directorial debut, WAITING FOR ...BUDD (2009) won multiple awards during the 2010 film festival circuit, including Best Director and Best Picture at the NYIFF and SIFF.
The screening at Parley Studios will follow a cocktail party featuring the debut of Destressed Red wine, a new collaboration between Garry Pastore and Riondo USA Wines. Since 2006, Riondo USA has been a pioneer and innovator in the American wine industry, being one of the first to introduce a then little-known Italian varietal, Prosecco, to the U.S. Destressed Red will bring Riondo USA's high-quality standards to consumers so they can help de-stress from an insane world.
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