Cognitive
2019
8.0 (2)
14 min
English
What if growing up in the church led you to believe you weren't going to grow up at all?
$15,000
The story follows a gay man as he confronts the psychological trauma and homophobic conditioning inflicted by his strict religious upbringing. Through painful self-reckoning, he fights to overcome spiritual abuse, dismantle ingrained guilt, and reclaim his identity and mind.
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- Status
- Released
- Production
- Mark Hayes Productions
Keywords
- childhood trauma
- religion
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Top Cast
Mat Hayes as David
Daniel Robaire as Jonathan
Jessalyn Gilsig as Reverend Wynn
Erica Tazel as Nurse Alisse
Del Shores as Brother Elymas
Zakary Risinger as Young David
Jackie Mah as Dr. Marston
Shane Almagor as Webb
Top Crew
Mat Hayes · Director, Screenplay
Brie Cubelic · Producer
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