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14 minutes that'll wreck your Sunday school nostalgia.
TMDB
80

Cognitive (2019)

gut-punch intimatequietly devastatingchurch-hallway tension

Overview

Drama

A short film about a man searching to reconcile his faith and his sexuality.

Flag of PTPTPortuguese
Content warning
childhood traumareligion
religious shamequeer identitychildhood indoctrinationself-acceptance

Standout Aspects

Acting

Hayes carries silent anguish like a pro.

Direction

Tight framing that traps you in the closet.

Writing

Economy of pain—every word lands.

Best for:Solo: When you need to feel something ugly and true.·Streaming: YouTube rabbit hole that demands tissues.
Heads up:Triggers: Religious trauma and internalized homophobia depicted raw.·Emotional: Hope present but hard-won; not a comfort watch.
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Director

Mat Hayes

ReleasedAug 1, 2019
Runtime14m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelheavy

Top Cast

Daniel Robaire

Daniel Robaire

Jessalyn Gilsig

Jessalyn Gilsig

Erica Tazel

Erica Tazel

Zakary Risinger

Zakary Risinger

Jackie Mah

Jackie Mah

Shane Almagor

Shane Almagor

Ask about Cognitive

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Mat Hayes wrote, directed, and starred—this is his lived experience on screen.

Cultural

Released amid 'ex-gay' therapy bans, it weaponizes the church's own aesthetic against it.

YouTube

COGNITIVE: Growing Up Gay in the Church 🏆 LGBT Short Film - AWARD WINNING

COGNITIVE: Growing Up Gay in the Church 🏆 LGBT Short Film - AWARD WINNING

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