Live Pitch Experience
A one-night immersive storytelling event inspired by the feature film script by Shannan E. Johnson.
Trailer
THE STORY
The Weight of Silence is a contemporary crime drama feature set against the rarely seen world of
Black cowboys in Houston, Texas.
After her estranged father, a revered Black cowboy, is murdered in a string of serial decapitations, a sharp, guarded butcher returns home to bury him and get the hell out of Houston, only to be pulled into an investigation that re-entangles her in a toxic love triangle and exposes a buried family secret she's spent her life running from.
THE EXPERIENCE
The Weight of Silence Live Pitch Experience is an immersive storytelling event that invites audiences into the world of Black rodeo culture, mystery, and family secrets through a bold reimagining of how stories are introduced to Hollywood. More than a staged reading, this experience blends performance, atmosphere, and innovation to champion original voices and prove that
great stories don't have to wait for permission to be seen.
We're looking for co-conspirators who believe in taking risks, building community, and backing fresh ideas from the ground up.
Together, we can help bring Kennedy's story to life.
Help us bring this experience to life
It takes a village to open a gate. Become part of the story behind the story.
We're raising $20,000 to cover the creative and production costs needed to bring this one-night event of performance,
cinematic storytelling, and immersive design to life.
Whether you're giving $5 or partnering at a larger level, every contribution helps create a space where
powerful stories can be seen, heard, and remembered.
Join us as we build something extraordinary together.