How to Tie a Tie
“Only hurt people hurt people.”
Synopsis
For most of his life, Dominique was raised by a single mother. In the months after Dominique’s mother married William, Dominique resented his new step-father for making him share the only parent he’s ever had. After Dominique’s crush asks him to the winter formal, the black West Virginian teenager decides to track down his biological father who he hopes will teach him how to tie a tie before the dance. When Dominique tracks down his dad, the man berates him demanding to know if he’s “a faggot”. Unable to answer, Dominique’s dad publicly disowns him. Determined to live in his truth, Dominique heeds his mother’s advice and resolves to finally connect with his step-father and learn how to be his own man and how to tie his own tie.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
San Francisco Black Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shawn Holmes
- Original Title
- How to Tie a Tie
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shawn Holmes
Department Leadership Roster
Shawn Holmes
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Tie a Tie
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What is How to Tie a Tie about?
For most of his life, Dominique was raised by a single mother. In the months after Dominique’s mother married William, Dominique resented his new step-father for making him share the only parent he’s ever had. After Dominique’s crush asks him to the winter formal, the black West Virginian teenager decides to track down his biological father who he hopes will teach him how to tie a tie before the dance. When Dominique tracks down his dad, the man berates him demanding to know if he’s “a faggot”. Unable to answer, Dominique’s dad publicly disowns him. Determined to live in his truth, Dominique heeds his mother’s advice and resolves to finally connect with his step-father and learn how to be his own man and how to tie his own tie.
Who directed How to Tie a Tie?
How to Tie a Tie was directed by Shawn Holmes.
Who stars in How to Tie a Tie?
The principal cast of How to Tie a Tie includes DeShawn White, Steven B. Walters, Robert X. Golphin, Terence Aldo Halligan, Bryson Quinn.
When was How to Tie a Tie released and how long is it?
How to Tie a Tie was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 18m.