Melanin

After a series of personal and professional setbacks, a white advertising executive signs up to participate in a trial for an experimental drug designed to make your skin appear tanned.

Cast

Ciera Angelia

as Carrington

Ken Alter

as Sam Mannacot

Aaron Noble

as Police Officer

Jamal Ward

as Security Guard Escort

Marcus Woods

as Attorney Adams

Michael James Alexander

as Prosecutor Rich

Dion Shepherd Jr.

as Guy at Bar

Grover McCants

as Uncle Earl

Dale Dobson

as Charles Benzo

Jezar Riches

as Best Friend at Bar

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