Having been to conversion therapy as a kid, I wrote PRAY as a cheeky, satirical response to the harmful belief that one can…or should….”pray the gay away.”
Conversion therapy is a debunked and deeply damaging practice that continues to harm LGBTQ+ youth. It remains legal in 27 U.S. states and impacts an estimated 16,000+ young people each year. That number grows significantly when you include unlicensed religious-based programs and other unregulated efforts happening behind closed doors.
No one should be shamed into trying to change themselves.
To learn more about ending conversion therapy and supporting LGBTQ+ youth:
💛 bornperfect.org
💛 thetrevorproject.org
💛 glaad.org
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🎵 MUSIC CREDITS
Written & Produced by: Scott Hoying & Toby Gad
Mixed by: Ed Boyer
Mastered by: Gabi Grella
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🎬 VIDEO CREDITS
Directed by: Lindsey Blaufarb & Craig Hollamon
Produced by: Joseph Barbalaco & Johnny Hernandez (Cult Classic)
Edited by: Mary Catherine Finney & Scott Hoying
Director of Photography: Mario Contini
1st Assistant Camera: Tiffany Aug
Steadicam Operator: Brian Freesh
Gaffer: James Swartz
Playback / Director’s Assistant: Kai-Lynn Maya Fortner
Set PAs: Angel Pineda, David Imperioli
Cargo Van Driver: Eddie Salgado
Shuttle Van Driver: Fabian Urista
Camera Equipment: Infamous Camera, CSLA Rentals
Lighting & Electric: Full Spectrum Lite
Grip & Supplies: Bandwidth Bros
Transportation: Hertz
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💃 CHOREOGRAPHY & CAST
Neighborhood Dancers:
• Tajzon James
• Julio Marcelino
• Devanaischa Smith
• Gracie Stewart
• Judson Emery
• Macy Swaim
• Monique Watson
• Victor Rojas
Additional Dancers:
• Ben Gurin (Boombox Guy)
• Andrew Augustine Perez (Voguer)
• Sheopatra Streeter-Renovales (Freestyler)
Additional Finale Dancers:
• Mackenzie Agan
• Katelyn Williams
• Mia Soleil Sosnowski
• Messa Smith
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Дата на публикация: 5 юни, 2025
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