Overcome by abuse, a teenage boy faces an impossible decision — protect himself or become a victim of circumstance. In a single moment, his life splits between two realities: survival or surrender, action or silence, fate or a dream deferred.

This powerful dramatic film explores the psychological and emotional consequences of trauma, examining youth violence, grief, survival, and the hidden cost of staying silent. Through raw performances and unflinching storytelling, the film confronts how abuse shapes choices—and how one decision can change everything.

Cast

AJ Hudson (@ajtheactor)
LaRoyce Hawkins (@laroycehawkins)
Favela Fuerst (@favelababy)
Patrick Cage (@patrickcage)
Mel Bowser (@mellbowser)
Wit Mils (@wit.mils)
Jordan Coleman (@jordan_coleman)
Kevin “KB” Black (@freekevblk)
Tre Horton (@trekriss)
Rigo Obezo (@rigoobezo)

Credits

A 3DR Vision (@3drvision) Production
Written & Directed by: D’Angelo “D’Lo” Louis (@dlo.louis)
Produced by: Jamari Perry (@jperryfilms) & David Hunter Jr. (@davidhunterjr)

Dre is story of a young man’s unexpected meeting with a stranger.
Written and Directed by Victor O’Frank.

After his father gets into a fight at a bowling alley, Darious begins to investigate the limitations of his own manhood. Inspired by Worldstar fight videos, this Sundance and SXSW selected short film interrogates the emotional fallout of macho violence.

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Bruiser Directed by Miles Warren https://vimeo.com/mileswarren