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The First Day of Being Black (2021)
Short | 14 min | Short, Drama

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The First Day of Being Black (2021)

Short | 14 min | Short, Drama

Twelve-year-old TYRONE attends his first day at an all-boys Catholic school, only to discover that he is the only black student. Immediately, Tyrone suffers microaggressions at the hands of his new classmates, who tease him and touch his ...See moreTwelve-year-old TYRONE attends his first day at an all-boys Catholic school, only to discover that he is the only black student. Immediately, Tyrone suffers microaggressions at the hands of his new classmates, who tease him and touch his hair. For an art assignment, Tyrone creates a masterful drawing of Black Jesus, but during his presentation, he is ridiculed by his classmates. Upset and questioning himself, Tyrone throws the drawing away. During recess, a game of soccer goes wrong when one of his bullies tackles Tyrone, telling him that "they don't want him here." In the bathroom, Tyrone scrubs himself with soap, covering his face in a thick layer: whiteface. Realizing how far he's strayed from his true self, Tyrone scrounges through the trash, retrieving his drawing. When his dad picks him up at the end of the day, Tyrone hands him the drawing of Black Jesus, demonstrating his growth into a proud, young man. Written by Bijan Kazerooni See less

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13 cast members

Name	Known for
Jaden Rogers Tyrone Tyrone See fewer	This Is Us (2016)
E.R. Ruiz Akiel Akiel See fewer	Worth (2020)
Eli Michael Kaplan David David See fewer	Barry (2018)
Enzo De Angelis Matt Matt See fewer	Young Sheldon (2017)
Kelly Mis Mrs. Parr Mrs. Parr See fewer	Play for Love (2023)
Jackson Athey Lyons Lyons See fewer	Noteworthy (2020)
Trevor Anderson St. Andrews Student St. Andrews Student See fewer	Kidding (2018)
Junior Cardenas St. Andrews Student St. Andrews Student See fewer	The First Day of Being Black (2021)
Xavier Cilia St. Andrews Student St. Andrews Student See fewer	The First Day of Being Black (2021)
Asher Combs St. Andrews Student St. Andrews Student See fewer	Love XO (I) (2022)
Simon Sigal St. Andrews Student St. Andrews Student See fewer	Transformation (III) (2023)
Francis Smith St. Andrews Student St. Andrews Student See fewer	The First Day of Being Black (2021)
Mark Sodukh St. Andrews Student St. Andrews Student See fewer	9-1-1 (2018)