Heavy is the Head is a short experimental film that navigates the journey of a Black boy coming of age in America. The story is an exploration of identity and the expectations that weigh on a boy learning to navigate a world that often sees him before he truly sees himself.
Tahj Winston
Chase Newton
Mtalazia Stone
Vick Ogbogu
Bree Angelique Dotson
Oliver Stubblefield
Maudejanei Alero
Mad Mac
Voiceover
Heavy is the Head is a short experimental film that navigates the journey of a Black boy coming of age in America. The story is an exploration of identity and the expectations that weigh on a boy learning to navigate a world that often sees him before he truly sees himself.
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