How to Raise a Black Boy
“Four Black boys disappear one night, as many Black boys do, and find themselves on a fantastical journey to break the curses of Black boyhood.”
Synopsis
An experimental fairytale dedicated to the modern black boy, in which four boys disappear one night, as many black boys do, and find themselves on a fantastical journey to break the curses of black boyhood. As an homage to the great fairy tales of the past, “How To Raise a Black Boy” opens with the cover of a book, intricately carved in wood with a boy and a man on either side. “I remember home, or at least I can imagine it.” This is the voice of narrator Rayceen Pendarvis of the iconic voguing House of Pendarvis, known to many as “Mother”. The narrator is an omniscient presence, a fairy godmother, who speaks as one of the boys.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Justice Jamal Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Justice Jamal Jones
- Original Score
- Joseph Neilon Magee
- Original Title
- How to Raise a Black Boy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Justice Jamal Jones
Justice Jamal Jones
Joseph Neilon Magee
Justine Sweetman
Department Leadership Roster
Justice Jamal Jones
Director
Justice Jamal Jones
Writer
Justine Sweetman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Raise a Black Boy
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What is How to Raise a Black Boy about?
An experimental fairytale dedicated to the modern black boy, in which four boys disappear one night, as many black boys do, and find themselves on a fantastical journey to break the curses of black boyhood. As an homage to the great fairy tales of the past, “How To Raise a Black Boy” opens with the cover of a book, intricately carved in wood with a boy and a man on either side. “I remember home, or at least I can imagine it.” This is the voice of narrator Rayceen Pendarvis of the iconic voguing House of Pendarvis, known to many as “Mother”. The narrator is an omniscient presence, a fairy godmother, who speaks as one of the boys.
Who directed How to Raise a Black Boy?
How to Raise a Black Boy was directed by Justice Jamal Jones.
Who stars in How to Raise a Black Boy?
The principal cast of How to Raise a Black Boy includes Maiya Blaney, Rodney Chrome, Christian Coston-Payne, Emperor Kaioyus, Eric Payne.
When was How to Raise a Black Boy released and how long is it?
How to Raise a Black Boy was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for How to Raise a Black Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for How to Raise a Black Boy was composed by Joseph Neilon Magee.