CinemaOSMovie · 2019 · 0h 14m

Cognitive

What if growing up in the church led you to believe you weren't going to grow up at all?

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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.

Directed byMat Hayes

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 14m
Language
EN
Released
August 1, 2019
Budget
$15,000
Studios
Mark Hayes Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

9 credited
Starring
Mat Hayes

Mat Hayes

David

Daniel Robaire

Daniel Robaire

Jonathan

Jessalyn Gilsig

Jessalyn Gilsig

Reverend Wynn

Erica Tazel

Erica Tazel

Nurse Alisse

Del Shores

Del Shores

Brother Elymas

Zakary Risinger

Zakary Risinger

Young David

Jackie Mah

Jackie Mah

Dr. Marston

Shane Almagor

Shane Almagor

Webb

Reed Marvin

Reed Marvin

David's Dad

Creative team
Directed by
Mat Hayes
Mat Hayes
Written by
Mat Hayes
Mat Hayes
Produced by
Mat Hayes
Mat Hayes
Brie Cubelic

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