Heavy

Heavy takes place in poverty-stricken East Chicago, Indiana. Renee King, the matriarch of the family, is fighting to lead her children after her husband, Christopher King, Sr. abruptly leaves after a fight between the two. A rollercoaster ride of emotions centered around a dysfunctional family that is dealing with the aftermath of the father's abrupt departure.

  • Abai Peace
    Director
    Justified Homicide
  • Gerald Yelverton
    Writer
    Turning Point
  • Denzel Smith
    Writer
    Heavy (Stage Play)
  • Ashlyn Denson
    Producer
  • Megan Qiao
    Producer
    Chicken and Duck Talk
  • LaVencia Walker
    Producer
    Heavy (Stage Play)
  • Justin Paul
    Key Cast
    "Chris King Sr."
  • Ashlyn Denson
    Key Cast
    "Renee King"
  • Daemaurion Hann
    Key Cast
    "Chris King Jr. "
  • Dominique Turner
    Key Cast
    "Crissy King"
  • Pete Asafor
    Key Cast
    "Calvin King"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    26 minutes 47 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 3, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - California State University, Los Angeles
Director - Abai Peace