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Saturday Church

Saturday Church

20186.31h 22m

Overview

Ulysses is a shy and effeminate boy who finds himself coping with new responsibilities as man of the house after the death of his father. Living alongside his mother, younger brother, and conservative aunt, Ulysses is also struggling with questions about his gender identity. He finds an escape by creating a world of fantasy filled with dance and music. Ulysses' journey takes a turn for the better when he finds a vibrant transgender community.

Directed by Damon Cardasis
Written by Damon Cardasis
Produced by Rebecca Miller, Mandy Tagger
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Top Cast

Luka Kain

Luka Kain

Ulysses

Margot Bingham

Margot Bingham

Amara

Regina Taylor

Regina Taylor

Aunt Rose

Marquis Rodriguez

Marquis Rodriguez

Raymond

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez

Ebony

Jaylin Fletcher

Jaylin Fletcher

Abe

Indya Moore

Indya Moore

Dijon

Alexia Garcia

Alexia Garcia

Heaven

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Themes & Keywords

musicalcoming of agereligionlgbtblack lgbtgender identitygay theme

About Saturday Church

Saturday Church is a romance, drama, music, fantasy film released in 2018 exploring themes of musical, coming of age, religion, lgbt, black lgbt, gender identity. Directed by Damon Cardasis, it stars Luka Kain, Margot Bingham, Regina Taylor. Ulysses is a shy and effeminate boy who finds himself coping with new responsibilities as man of the house after the death of his father. Living alongside his mother, younger brother, and conservative aunt, Ulysses is also struggling with questions about his gender identity. He finds an escape by creating a world of fantasy filled with dance and music. Ulysses' journey takes a turn for the better when he finds a vibrant transgender community.

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