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Cheetah in August
GenreDrama
Romance
LGBT
Created byAnthony Bawn
Brentley Bawn
Starring
  • Andre Myers
  • Jonathan Medina
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes22
Production
Executive producersAnthony Bawn
Brentley Bawn
ProducerAndrea Tyler
Production locationLos Angeles
Editors
  • Robert Adams
  • Anthony Bawn
Camera setupRobert Adams
Running time17–31 minutes
Production companiesBawn Media Group
Pocket Studios
Original release
NetworkVimeo
ReleaseAugust 25, 2015 (2015-08-25) –
present

Cheetah In August is an American drama television series created by Anthony Bawn for Vimeo On Demand that debuted on August 25, 2015.[1][2] A former track star, August Chandler (aka "Cheetah") struggling with his identity discovers that he possesses a power to heal through the acts of sex. [His] distorted views on love, negatively affects the people closest to him. The journey of the main character, August, from his high school years into adult life is extremely interesting and current to the times of today. Sexuality, love, religion, psychology, and self-hate are all themes that are touched on throughout this series and it definitely raises awareness to societal issues that are often swept under the rug. This project is allowing people to come face to face with situations that happen on a daily basis. Oftentimes, when people are dealing with personal issues they tend to harbor their feelings because they fear being judged. I want people to realize the negative affects that this can cause in hopes that someone watching can find the courage to seek help and break free. Cheetah In August's first season premiered in full on August 25, 2015,[3] The series has been renewed for a second season.

Main cast

  • Andre Myers as August Chandler, former high school track star that developed a condition in which he believe he is able to heal through sexual connection.
  • Jonathan Medina as Dr. Thatcher Anderson, August’s therapist
  • Brandon Anthony, as Anthony a University History teacher.
  • Rashad Davis as Chanel Houston, successful author and news anchor.
  • Judeline Charles as Donna Anderson, wife of Thatcher Anderson and TV Journalist

Recurring cast

  • Devion Coleman as Brennen
  • Donta Morrison as Chuck
  • Jennipher Lewis as Cora
  • Brentley Bawn as Cory
  • Dre Matthews as Donnie

Season 1 Cast Photos and Stills (2015)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"Pilot (It’s Cheetah)"Anthony BawnAndrew MaloneAugust 25, 2015 (2015-08-25)
22"Mahogany Sings the Blues"Anthony BawnAndrew MaloneAugust 25, 2015 (2015-08-25)
33"You Got the Answers"Anthony BawnAndrew MaloneAugust 25, 2015 (2015-08-25)
44"I Lost God"Anthony BawnAndrew MaloneAugust 25, 2015 (2015-08-25)
55"He’s Coming"Anthony BawnAndrew MaloneSeptember 1, 2015 (2015-09-01)
66"Doors Closing"Anthony BawnAndrew MaloneSeptember 8, 2015 (2015-09-08)
77"Steam and Light"Anthony BawnAndrew MaloneSeptember 15, 2015 (2015-09-15)
88"Work of Art"Anthony BawnAndrew MaloneSeptember 22, 2015 (2015-09-22)
99"Black Arts Movement"Anthony BawnAndrew MaloneSeptember 29, 2015 (2015-09-29)
1010"Were All Tops"Anthony BawnAndrew Malone & Anthony BawnOctober 13, 2015 (2015-10-13)
1111"Let’s Move Around"Anthony BawnAndrew Malone & Anthony BawnOctober 13, 2015 (2015-10-13)
1212"Fight or Flight"Anthony BawnAnthony BawnOctober 13, 2015 (2015-10-13)

Season 2 (2015)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
131"Calling All the Monsters"Anthony BawnCorey Wright & Rhonda KennedyOctober 25, 2016 (2016-10-25)
142"Reunited and It Feels So Good"Anthony BawnKeanu Gallen & Corey WrightOctober 25, 2016 (2016-10-25)
153"Without Love"Anthony BawnCorey Wright and Rhonda KennedyOctober 25, 2016 (2016-10-25)
164"Here Comes the Boom"Anthony BawnCorey Wright and Rhonda KennedyOctober 25, 2016 (2016-10-25)
175"Give In"Anthony BawnCorey Wright and Rhonda KennedyOctober 25, 2016 (2016-10-25)
186"Win Some, Lose, Some"Anthony BawnCorey Wright and Rhonda KennedyOctober 25, 2016 (2016-10-25)
197"Chanel from Hell"Anthony BawnCorey Wright and Rhonda KennedyOctober 25, 2016 (2016-10-25)
208"Touchstone"Anthony BawnCorey Wright and Rhonda KennedyOctober 25, 2016 (2016-10-25)
219"Spent"Anthony BawnCorey Wright and Rhonda KennedyOctober 25, 2016 (2016-10-25)
2210"To a Head"Anthony BawnCorey Wright and Rhonda KennedyOctober 25, 2016 (2016-10-25)

Background

Anthony Bawn created the pilot Cheetah In August for Vimeo.com, which became available for free streaming and download on August 25, 2015. He was inspired by Patrik-Ian Polk, series Noah's Arc that aired in 2005. The show stars Andre Myers and Jonathan Medina, as Therapist and Patient struggle to uncover the real condition of August. August Chandler, Andre Myers, from his high school years into adult life touches on the topics of Sexuality, love, religion, psychology, and self-hate. Dr. Thatcher Anderson, Jonathan Medina, is August's therapists hired by former lover, author, and News Anchor Chanel Houston (Rashad Davis). At the start of the season we are introduced to August's alter ego "Cheetah" whom is the driving force as to why August is prevented from enjoying a monogamous relationship with August's current lover Anthony, (Brandon Anthony). The tables are turned when we discover that August had escaped from an abusive relationship with Chanel, and gets a job, working in a local gay bar called Lady Marmalade owned by Chuck (Donta Morrison) along with his lover Corey (Brentley Willis).

In the midst of hiding from his past August attempts to start over with Anthony. However, Chanel finds August and proclaims his love for him while admitting he is in a new relationship with Brennen (Devion Andrez Coleman), that he plans to go public with the launch of his new book "Doors Open." August finds himself in a corner and calls Thatcher for help. Thatcher's wife Donna, (Judeline Charles), is left in the dark about the developing relationship between August and Thatcher to only to find out through Thatcher's over observant secretary Cora, (Jennipher Lewis). Everything down spirals as Anthony discovers August hunting past and confronts him at Thatcher's office. As all the pages unfold the connection with each character is intertwine within a weave of sex, lies, deception, and murder. This series definitely raises awareness to societal issues that are often swept under the rug. Cheetah In August premiered all twelve episodes simultaneously in late October 2015

Production

Anthony has said that he hopes to use the series to explore ideas of ethnic LGBT identity through a "mentally confused young adult searching for normalcy" and that he pictured how a young black male growing up in a religious family could develop social desegregation within the gay community.

Awards

Season 1(2015)

Award Date of Ceremony Category Recipients Result Ref(s)
Web Series Festival Global August 4, 2016 Outstanding Drama Series Cheetah In August Pending
Atlanta Film Festival April 1, 2016 Best TV Pilot Episode Cheetah In August Pending
The GFaB Awards September 15, 2016 Best LGBT TV Series Drama Cheetah In August Pending

References

  1. ^ "Watch: Cheetah In August (Web Series Trailer)". Cypher Avenue. February 7, 2015. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
  2. ^ "LA Weekly: Cheetah In Auugust". LA Weekly. August 21, 2015. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  3. ^ "Cheetah In August (Exclusive)". Raynbow Affiar (magazine). November 21, 2015. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
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