WE WERE MEANT TO

In a world where Black men have wings, and their first flight is a rite of passage, Akil must defy fears, insecurities, and societal barriers while discovering his perfect launch into manhood.

 

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Credits

Director(s):

Tari Wariebi

Producer(s):

Veronica Bouza

Writer(s):

Tari Wariebi, Christina Kingsleigh Licud

Cast:

AKIL - Tim Johnson Jr. JAMEL - Luke Tennie LENNY - Sylvester Powell JASMINE - Jordan-Amanda Hall AKILA - Skye Barrett VERNON - Amin Joseph ROBIN - Karimah Westbrook MR. ADAMS - Jeremiah Birkett

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