Movie
Cognitive (2019)
What if growing up in the church led you to believe you weren't going to grow up at all?
Drama
Story
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.
Director: Mat Hayes Starring: Mat Hayes, Daniel Robaire, Jessalyn Gilsig, Erica Tazel
Cognitive Cast
- Mat Hayes as David
- Daniel Robaire as Jonathan
- Jessalyn Gilsig as Reverend Wynn
- Erica Tazel as Nurse Alisse
- Del Shores as Brother Elymas
- Zakary Risinger as Young David
- Jackie Mah as Dr. Marston
- Shane Almagor as Webb
- Reed Marvin as David's Dad