Andre Anderson
Directing
Biography
Andre Anderson is a 10th generation African Nova Scotia with deep roots from the historic and ancestral African Nova Scotia communities of The Preston Township and Upper Hammonds Plains. A visionary, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and community advocate, Andre is dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices and creating innovative change through the power of storytelling and business. He is not just a film director, he is a writer, innovator and thought leader, shaping the cultural and economic landscape of African Nova Scotia through film, technology and social policy.
Known For
“Under Pressure” examines the unique struggles of African Nova Scotian men through the perspective of Dennis Adams Jr., a bald, bearded Black man. With raw honesty, the film weaves themes of identity, mental health, and personal growth, offering an intimate look at life in modern-day New Scotland (Nova Scotia).
Under Pressure
A short interview with Senator Wanda Thomas-Bernard featuring Dr. Kesa Munroe Anderson.