The Zoo
Cages were never just for animals.
Inspired by true events, The Zoo is a short film highlighting the black experience during the Holocaust. This particular journey follows the unlikely relationship between an Afro-German prisoner and his captor, a Nazi scientist conducting brutal experiments as Hitler seeks to colonize Africa.
Director: Denim Richards
Cast
- Charles Townsend - Benjamin
- Brian Wallace - Dr. Richter
- J. Mallory McCree - Isaiah
- Mel Chude - Max
- Victor Kamwendo - Kunle
- Vladimir Versailles - Del
- Jermaine Jacox - Pierre
- Jon Chaffin - Abraham
- Aaron Cavette - Heinrich
Screenplay
- Denim Richards
- Ryan Gibson (Co-Writer)
Music: Jongnic Bontemps
Editing: Jack Gravina
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Zoo about?
- Inspired by true events, The Zoo is a short film highlighting the black experience during the Holocaust. This particular journey follows the unlikely relationship between an Afro-German prisoner and his captor, a Nazi scientist conducting brutal experiments as Hitler seeks to colonize Africa.
- Who directed The Zoo?
- The Zoo was directed by Denim Richards.
- Who stars in The Zoo?
- The Zoo stars Charles Townsend, Brian Wallace, J. Mallory McCree, Mel Chude, Victor Kamwendo, Vladimir Versailles.