Trial Period
Synopsis
Jamie, a young queer Black DJ, belongs to an underground nightlife scene in New York City where he no longer feels like an outsider. He is part of a community that expresses itself through music, dance, and fashion.
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February 1, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kiernan Francis
- Screenplay & Story
- Kiernan Francis
- Original Title
- Trial Period
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kiernan Francis
Kiernan Francis
Eamon Colbert
Kiernan Francis
Kiernan Francis, Nicole Tucker
Department Leadership Roster
Kiernan Francis
Director
Kiernan Francis
Writer
Kiernan Francis
Producer
Nicole Tucker
Producer
Eamon Colbert
Director of Photography
Kiernan Francis
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trial Period
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What is Trial Period about?
Jamie, a young queer Black DJ, belongs to an underground nightlife scene in New York City where he no longer feels like an outsider. He is part of a community that expresses itself through music, dance, and fashion.
Who directed Trial Period?
Trial Period was directed by Kiernan Francis.
Who stars in Trial Period?
The principal cast of Trial Period includes Emmanuel Alejandro Molina.
When was Trial Period released and how long is it?
Trial Period was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trial Period?
Trial Period holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).