Bluechild Entertainment
Support The Making of This Powerful Documentary
"The Ties That Bind" is a documentary that takes a deep dive into the many factors contributing to three major cancers, Prostate, Colorectal, and Pancreatic, that hit African American communities especially hard. The film blends personal stories, expert medical insights, and social analysis to show how these cancers impact individuals, families, and the community as a whole.
African American men are about 60% more likely to develop prostate cancer and twice as likely to die from it compared to white men.
Colorectal cancer rates are about 20% higher among African Americans, with death rates roughly 40% higher. Pancreatic cancer is also more common in African Americans, with rates 15-30% higher, and survival rates are lower compared to other groups.
The documentary also highlights the importance of mindset and mental well-being in the healing process. It shows how attitudes, support systems, and coping strategies can significantly impact both patients' and caregivers' outcomes and quality of life. Powerful personal accounts reveal how positivity, community, and holistic wellness can make a real difference.
Contribution Perks
Your Support
Makes A Difference
$25 — Awareness Ally
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Social media shoutout
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Name listed on our website as a supporter
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Behind-the-scenes production update emails
$50 — Impact Insider
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All $25 perks, plus:
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Early access to the official trailer
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Digital thank you card from the director
$100 — Supporter Shoutout
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All previous perks, plus:
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Your name in the “Special Thanks” section of the credits
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Private link to a deleted scene or extended interview
$250 — Film Family Member
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All previous perks, plus:
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Collector’s PDF booklet with behind-the-scenes photos, director’s notes, and interview highlights
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Personalized thank you video from the filmmaker
$500 — Impact Advocate
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All previous perks, plus:
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1 limited edition “The Ties That Bind” t-shirt
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Your name featured on the “Honor Wall” during end credits (dedicated to donors honoring someone affected by cancer)
$1,000 — Changemaker Circle
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All previous perks, plus:
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VIP access to a local community screening (if available in your area)
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Signed printed poster of the film
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A personal note from a featured interviewee or the director
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Your name listed as a Community Impact Sponsor on the film’s website and printed materials
$2,500 — Associate Producer Credit
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All previous perks, plus:
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Associate Producer credit on IMDb and in film credits
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Invitation to private industry preview screening (in person or virtual)
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"The Strength Between Us" coffee table book featuring portraits and quotes from survivors, caregivers, and healthcare providers. workers.
$5,000 — Executive Impact Sponsor
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All previous perks, plus:
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Executive Producer credit on IMDb and in the film’s opening credits
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2 VIP tickets to a film festival premiere or red-carpet screening
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Film-branded thank-you gift box (includes shirt, mug, postcard, and/or signed booklet)
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Option to dedicate the film in honor or memory of someone (with their name in a special "In Honor of" section)
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Where Your Contribution Goes
We will follow four families from different social economic backgrounds, face troubling cancer diagnosis as the navigate healthcare disparities, genetic factors, and personal struggles on a path to advocacy, awareness and healing.We will interview doctors and scientists add critical insights, exploring the factors contributing to the higher rates of these cancers in African American communities. We will touch on everything from genetics to socio-economic challenges, helping to unpack the complex issues affecting health outcomes
Your contribution will help cover the first phase of bringing The Ties That Bind to life, from capturing powerful interviews across the country to crafting a visually stunning, emotionally impactful film. This first round of funding raising will cover research, pre-production, production travel, and some crew costs. Every dollar gets us closer to changing the narrative around cancer in Black families, and every pledge makes an impact.
Meet The Team
Landi Maduro is an award-winning writer, director, and producer with over 10 years of experience in the film industry.
Her documentary, The Silent Killer: Prostate Cancer in the African American Community, is currently streaming on Tubi TV and Amazon Prime. This award-winning film was screened for the Congressional Black Caucus and has been utilized by healthcare professionals and scholars to raise awareness about the health disparities African American men face regarding prostate cancer.
Landi has toured and lectured throughout the United States and internationally, advocating for prostate cancer awareness. In 2021, she was honored with the Zero Impact Award for her advocacy work. She is a member of the Zero Health Equity Task Force, where she collaborates with doctors, scientists, and community leaders to promote advocacy and affordable care for veterans and minority men with prostate cancer. Additionally, she serves on the board of the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition (MPCC) and is a Blue Earth Patient Ambassador, championing prostate cancer patients and survivors. She is also on the American Cancer Society Patient and Family Council.
Landi Maduro
Writer/Director/Producer
Campaign Extended End Date: December 31, 2025
Number of Contributors: 52
Money raised: $14,431.86
Thank You To Our Contributors
Leslie M. Greene
Producer
Leslie M. Greene is a veteran casting director and producer with over two decades of experience in the film and television industry. Celebrated for her sharp eye for talent and her intuitive grasp of powerful storytelling, she has cast acclaimed projects for top-tier networks and studios including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Lifetime, Sony, and BET.
Expanding her creative reach, Leslie has also made a profound impact as a producer. Her most notable producing work includes The Silent Killer: Prostate Cancer In The African American Community, a life-changing documentary that delves into the culturally resonant and often overlooked issue of prostate cancer in the African American community. This powerful film not only amplifies underrepresented voices but also serves as a catalyst for awareness, education, and change.
With a rare blend of casting expertise and producing insight, Leslie brings a 360-degree creative vision to every project she touches. Whether building dynamic ensemble casts or developing thought-provoking, socially conscious content, her unwavering passion for truth, representation, and storytelling continues to drive and define her work.
What Happens If We Don’t Hit Our Goal?
Every dollar raised will still go directly toward making The Ties That Bind a reality. While our full funding goal allows us to complete the documentary at the highest level, covering travel, production, post, and outreach, we’re prepared to scale accordingly. If we don’t hit the full amount, we’ll use the funds to get started and film as much as we can and continue fundraising through further crowdfunding, grants, events, and sponsorships. Your support is never wasted, it moves this project forward and helps amplify the voices this story was made to honor.
Risk & Challenges
As with any documentary project, there are always variables, scheduling interviews, coordinating travel, or navigating last-minute production delays. However, our team is experienced and prepared. Landi previously directed and completed the award-winning documentary The Silent Killer: Prostate Cancer in The African American Community, which faced similar logistical challenges and was delivered successfully.
The biggest challenge is ensuring we secure the full level of funding needed to tell this story at the scale and depth it deserves. But we’ve built flexibility into our production plan and can adapt if needed, starting with strategic filming phases.
We’re also taking proactive steps to stay on track: securing early subject commitments, planning efficient travel schedules, and building in post-production contingencies. With your support, we’re confident we’ll bring The Ties That Bind to the screen, and beyond, with integrity, impact, and heart.