I FEEL PRETTY

“I Feel Pretty” is a collection of black queer beauty, excellence, insecurity, and euphoria. Inspired by Marlon Riggs’ 1989 experimental documentary “Tongues Untied” where Riggs truly captures the essence of being black and gay in America. In this short film you’ll be entering my realm, my world. Together we’ll go on a journey of finding out who “Jaciaihus” really is. This piece has been in the works for over a year and is a collection of aesthetically pleasing moments. Through the use of dance, poetry, and multimedia performance I bring to life the moments when “I Feel Pretty” and when I don’t. Black gay men loving ourselves is a revolutionary act!

Appearances by: James Jones Jr and Bentley Rebel

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Jaciaihus Watson

Jaciaihus Watson is a senior pursuing a BFA in Multimedia Performing Arts with a concentration in Theatre. His past credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Kenopsia, and Polaroid Stories. He will be attending The Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University in Fall ‘22 for an MFA in Acting

Jay Aaron

Pharaoh is the artist formerly known as Jay Aaron. His debut mixtape was released January 1, 2021 under the name Jay Aaron. At the age of 15 he was a resident actor/singer at VY Higgenson’s GFT theatre company in Harlem, NY. He has co-produced 2 off-Broadway staged readings in NYC and has toured the country portraying the role of Eugene in Maxine Lyle’s “Step Show: The Musical''. Lastly he has recently begun the journey of a sound healer. Be sure to stay up to date for his new music in the upcoming months!

Bentley Rebel

Bentley Rebel (Lust) is a dancer/pole instructor based in ATL. He’s credited for blurring the lines of what black queer men can do with their bodies when it comes to expressing their femininity through pole dances. He’s a social media influencer with over 72K followers. Rebel is called “The Creator of Flowology” IG:BentleyRebel

CREDITS

Directed & Edited by: Jaciaihus Watson

Makeup: Jaciaihus Watson

Costume Design/Styling: Jaciaihus Watson

Cast: Jaciaihus Watson, Jay Aaron (Pharoah), and Bentley Rebel

Poetry: Jaciaihus Watson

MUSIC:

"The Lake" by Jay Aaron

"Shame" by Summer Walker

"I Don't Need Love" by The Weeknd

Additional Vocals by Jhene Aiko

Additional Vocals by Bethany Rondon

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