Scott Hoying - PRAY [Official Video]

Having been to conversion therapy as a kid, I wrote PRAY as a cheeky, satirical response to the harmful belief that one can…or should….”pray the gay away.”

Conversion therapy is a debunked and deeply damaging practice that continues to harm LGBTQ+ youth. It remains legal in 27 U.S. states and impacts an estimated 16,000+ young people each year. That number grows significantly when you include unlicensed religious-based programs and other unregulated efforts happening behind closed doors.

No one should be shamed into trying to change themselves.

To learn more about ending conversion therapy and supporting LGBTQ+ youth:
💛 bornperfect.org
💛 thetrevorproject.org
💛 glaad.org

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🎵 MUSIC CREDITS

Written & Produced by: Scott Hoying & Toby Gad
Mixed by: Ed Boyer
Mastered by: Gabi Grella

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🎬 VIDEO CREDITS

Directed and choreographed by: Lindsey Blaufarb & Craig Hollamon
Produced by: Joseph Barbalaco & Johnny Hernandez (Cult Classic)
Edited by: Mary Catherine Finney & Scott Hoying
Director of Photography: Mario Contini
1st Assistant Camera: Tiffany Aug
Steadicam Operator: Brian Freesh
Gaffer: James Swartz
Playback / Director’s Assistant: Kai-Lynn Maya Fortner
Set PAs: Angel Pineda, David Imperioli
Cargo Van Driver: Eddie Salgado
Shuttle Van Driver: Fabian Urista
Camera Equipment: Infamous Camera, CSLA Rentals
Lighting & Electric: Full Spectrum Lite
Grip & Supplies: Bandwidth Bros
Transportation: Hertz

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Dancers:
    •    Tajzon James
    •    Julio Marcelino
    •    Devanaischa Smith
    •    Gracie Stewart
    •    Judson Emery
    •    Macy Swaim
    •    Monique Watson
    •    Victor Rojas
    •    Ben Gurin
    •    Andrew Augustine Perez
    •    Sheopatra
    •    Mackenzie Agan
    •    Katelyn Williams
    •    Mia Soleil Sosnowski
    •    Messa Smith
• Luigi
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