United States / Apr 25, 2025
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Mad Mac | Voiceover |
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Heavy is the Head |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 25 aprile 2025 |
| Cinematography | Bryce Saucier, Ryan Lin, Teo Cortez |
| Assistant directors | Chap Edmonson |
| Lighting | Esteban Caicedo |
| Camera operators | Bryce Saucier, Ryan Lin, Teo Cortez |
| Additional photography | Bryce Saucier, Ryan Lin, Teo Cortez |
| Music | Ethan Zuck, James Murphy, Michael Carruba |
| Sound | Ethan Zuck, James Murphy, Michael Carruba |
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