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."
Originally released in 2020. How to Raise a Black Boy is a feature film. directed by Justice Jamal Jones. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Maiya Blaney, Rodney Chrome, and Christian Coston-Payne
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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Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed How to Raise a Black Boy?
How to Raise a Black Boy was directed by Justice Jamal Jones.
How long is How to Raise a Black Boy?
How to Raise a Black Boy has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was How to Raise a Black Boy released?
How to Raise a Black Boy was released on September 13, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in How to Raise a Black Boy?
The main cast of How to Raise a Black Boy includes Maiya Blaney, Rodney Chrome, Christian Coston-Payne, Emperor Kaioyus, Eric Payne.