THE ELEPHANT GOWN

Trauma is his reality.

A young boy from Harlem confronts the trauma of being black in America, haunted by the figure in the elephant gown, who represents the dangers and uncertainties of life outside his Nana's house, in this poignant coming-of-age story.

Writer & Director: Raheim Robinson
Director of Photography: Philemon Makini
Starring: Terrance "TJ" Broughton
With: Beatrice Webb, Sean Rule

Assistant Director: Atongular Monique
Production Design: Genesis Morales
Producer: Raheim Robinson
1st AC: Marcos Suarez
2nd AC: Stephanie Garcia
Script Consultant: Jonniece Howard

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