Heavy is the Head

Heavy is the Head

2025 · 9 min · ★ 10.0

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.

Directed by Chap Edmonson

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