
Heavy is the Head
Overview
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.
Top Cast
Tahj Winston
Tahj Winston
Tahj Winston
Chase Newton
Chase Newton
Chase Newton
Mtalazia Stone
Mtalazia Stone
Mtalazia Stone
Vick Ogbogu
Vick Ogbogu
Vick Ogbogu
Bree Angelique Dotson
Bree Angelique Dotson
Bree Angelique Dotson
Oliver Stubblefield
Oliver Stubblefield
Oliver Stubblefield
Maudejanei Alero
Maudejanei Alero
Maudejanei Alero
Mad Mac
Mad Mac
Voiceover
Mad Mac
Voiceover
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