marcellus cox

Psychological turmoil and generational trauma are front and center for the topical subject matter of Mickey Hardaway, the writing/directing debut of Marcellus Cox. A concept born from a shortfilm produced several years earlier now sees Cox featuring Rashad Hunter in the title role, spotlighting a cautionary coming-of-age tale now available on select digital and streaming platforms, including Tubi. The meat and potatoes of Mickey Hardaway mostly cut right to the thick of things in direct, cerebral fashion. Cast in black-and-white for most of its duration, the first few minutes of the film make it crystal clear just what you’re in for. The first act nonetheless prepares you for the events and nature in which things firstly develop, immersing you into the hardship faced by Mickey (Rashad Hunter), and the first of his weekly therapy sessions with Dr. Harden (Stephen Cofield Jr.) at the behest of loving girlfriend, Grace (Ashley Parchment). […]

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