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Cognitive
“What if growing up in the church led you to believe you weren't going to grow up at all?”
8.0 / 10• 2019• 14m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
The story follows a gay man as he confronts the psychological trauma and homophobic conditioning inflicted by his strict religious upbringing. Through painful self-reckoning, he fights to overcome spiritual abuse, dismantle ingrained guilt, and reclaim his identity and mind.
Cast & Crew
Mat Hayes
David
Lead
Daniel Robaire
Jonathan
Jessalyn Gilsig
Reverend Wynn
Erica Tazel
Nurse Alisse
Del Shores
Brother Elymas
Zakary Risinger
Young David
Jackie Mah
Dr. Marston
Shane Almagor
Webb
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Mat Hayes's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Cognitive is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
