22 minutes that'll rearrange your entire perspective on chosen family.
Frankie Bailey, is a black, gay man in his 30's struggling to make ends meet while being forced to confront one of the biggest challenges of his life.
Acting
McCormick's raw, lived-in performance feels like documentary.
Writing
Dialogue that actually sounds like humans talking.
Director
Sampson McCormick
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
McCormick self-funded this through community crowdfunding, making it a rare example of truly independent Black queer cinema outside studio systems. The production mirrors Frankie's hustle.
Darryl Stephens (Noah's Arc) took this role for scale specifically to support emerging Black queer filmmakers — his entire performance was shot in one day between other projects.
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