Faggot (short film) | Togba Norris

Faggot" is a short student film that defines the meaning of true friendship no matter what. This film aims to test the possibilites of a friendship between Straight and Gay African American Men while exploring the homophobic title attached to the Black Community. The title is NOT meant to offend anyone by no means. Jahmahl Griffin travels halfway across the country to visit his longtime bestfriend Ian Bolden. There, he must confront his inner prejudice while in the company of Ian,his male companion Marrion and Ian's other friends. Jahmahl's prejudice manifest as the night takes a turn for the worst when he's asked the burning question, "What's your views on Gay Rights vs. Civil Rights?" He's now faced with the complicated decision of salvaging what's left of his friendship from a night of painful truths, or bask in his own distorted reality of the Gay lifestyle and possibly loose Ian. Written, Directed, & Produced by Kenneth Brown, Jr. and Charlee Summer Productions. 2013 Pan African Film Festival Official Selection