LOGLINE
A visual poem that explores a new narrative for the black man.
Synopsis
KINDRED KINGS is a poetic visual piece that explores freedom and true versatility for the black man. Since the beginning of time, society has tried to break black men. From slavery to incarceration to even police brutality. We, as black men, sometimes play into this idea as well, within conversations about toxic masculinity: what it take to be a “real man”, or the argument of being “hard” or “soft”. Why can’t black men just be black men? To not have society or even our own community question what or who we are. KINDRED KINGS illustrates the journey for us to remember that black men are Kings, Kindred Kings. And as Kings, we get to decide the new narrative for the black man.
Credits
Directed and Produced by Tramaine Raphael Gray
Written by Tramaine Raphael Gray and Jo Hatcher
Models- Joshua Moses,David Johnson, Jordan Hill, Jinx, Lawrence Davis, Chris Crawford, Bryson Cousins, and Daryl Moore
1st AD- Jo Hatcher
Director of Photography and Editor - Zach Smith
Gaffer- Jacob Love
Camera Assistant- Hailey Port
Poem Performance by Malik Esoj Childs
Music Composer and Arranged by Nik Parnell
Vocals Composed and Performed by Deandre Sevon and Mlaj
Production Design- Tramaine Raphael Gray and Romello D. Huins
Location Manager- Romello D. Huins
Set Decorator- Nadir Bey
Costume Design- Tramaine Raphael Gray
Makeup Design- Natosha Martin
Casting by Tramaine Raphael Gray and Natosha Martin
Production Assistants- Cameron Parker and Kelsie Grigg
BTS Photographer- Kelsie Grigg