The Black Gig
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The Black Gig 2025 Directed by Jaden Arcay Blake

The search for identity in a place that hates it.

Three black students try to navigate a predominantly white school. One looks for identity, another seeks acceptance, and another chooses to conform. Each tries to find their place in an environment where they aren't favored.

Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Drama
Budget $35
Release Date 10 August 2025
19 mins
Cast
Jiovanni Walker
Jiovanni Walker Harlo
Darren Simmons
Darren Simmons Makai
Christian Dedier
Christian Dedier Jackson
Mateo Larralde
Mateo Larralde John
Brent Foster
Brent Foster Isaac
James Wastaferro
James Wastaferro Neil
Tonia Magras
Tonia Magras METCO Director
Nick D'amato
Nick D'amato Student #1
Dylan Cosner
Dylan Cosner Student #2
Emily R. Puccia
Emily R. Puccia Student #3
Crew
Director
Jaden Arcay Blake
Jaden Arcay Blake
Writer
Jaden Arcay Blake
Jaden Arcay Blake
Producer
Jaden Arcay Blake
Jaden Arcay Blake
Executive Producer
Emily R. Puccia
Emily R. Puccia
Cinematography
Phineas R. Potter
Phineas R. Potter
Editor
Jaden Arcay Blake
Jaden Arcay Blake
Sound
Dillon O'Brien
Dillon O'Brien
Emily R. Puccia
Emily R. Puccia
Music
Jared Denovan Blake
Jared Denovan Blake
Script Supervisor
Maurice Dingle II
Maurice Dingle II