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| Created Date | June 22, 2020 | |
| Expiration Date | July 30, 2020 | |
| Posted by | Administrator | |
| Country | United States | |
| State | Illinois | |
| City | Chicago | |
| Location | Los Angeles | |
| Project Type | Short Film, Union or non-union, PAID | |
| Project Title | How To Be Black | |
Description:
Based on a true story, Jeremiah, a Black high school student, fights for unity and anti-racism in his community.
Breakdown:
| Role Name | Gender | Ethnicity | Age Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Coleman | Male | African American | 15-18 | The main protagonist; Jeremiah is a school student. He is very passionate about his beliefs and ways of life. He opposes and resents Jake for his actions and ignorance. His allies include Gina, Ashley, and Malik. He also enjoys r&b music (Frank Ocean and his Channel Orange album being favorites) and films such as Friday and Do The Right Thing. |
| Jake Griffin | Male | Caucasian | 15-18 | Jake is a carefree and cocky high school student. Although he shows no ill-will or intentional harm towards others, he can be very insensitive and selfish. Jake tries to appeal to street/urban culture for positive affiliation, despite coming from a privileged background, as well as to Jeremiah’s dismay. He is a fan of Rock music and hip-hop, with Pink Floyd’s music being his all-time favorite. |
| Gina Valdez | Female | Hispanic | 30-40 | Gina serves as Jeremiah’s counselor at school. She is the voice of reason and urges Jeremiah to do the right things. She is very welcoming, trusting, and patient with Jeremiah. However, she can be very cunning, witty, and sassy. |
| Principal Epperson | Male | Caucasian | 45-60 | Epperson is the principal of the high school. He is the main voice of authority, as he is strict and to the point, much to Jeremiah, Jake, and Gina’s dismay. |
| Jamal, Dennis, & Larry | Male | African American | 18-45 | Three friends who are at odds with Jake for his racial insensitivity and cultural appropriation. All take offense to Jake referring to them as ‘thugs’ and ‘gangstas’ because of the color of their skin. They take the time to express that they are human beings, first, who have the right to decide for themselves who they are and where they stand in their community and society. |
| Ashley | Female | ambiguous | 15-18 | Friend of Jeremiah and Jake. She finds Jeremiah to be funny and relatable, as she expresses similar interests as he does, such as his taste in music and humor. |
| Malik | Male | African American | 15-18 | A friend of Jeremiah and Ashley. He is very outgoing and non-confrontation, especially towards Jake’s remarks. |
| Chase, Brook and Jerry | Male | Caucasian | 15-18 | Friends of Ashley, Jake, and Malik |
