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Cognitive(2019)
Status: Released
Date: 2019-08-01
80%
2 Votes
Time: 0h 14m
What if growing up in the church led you to believe you weren't going to grow up at all?
Overview:
A short film about a man searching to reconcile his faith and his sexuality.
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United States of America
Movie: Cognitive
Top 8 Billed Cast
Daniel Robaire
Jessalyn Gilsig
Erica Tazel
Zakary Risinger
Jackie Mah
Shane Almagor
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COGNITIVE: Growing Up Gay in the Church 🏆 LGBT Short Film - AWARD WINNING - Featurette
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