He Ain't Heavy: Pledging Underground (2013): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2013, He Ain't Heavy: Pledging Underground is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Jeff Obafemi Carr, running about 110 minutes. “Pledge The Frat... if you dare.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In the Spring of 2011, five young College Students began the pledge process for a prestigious African-American Fraternity. A Graduate Film Student and fraternity member captured their journey on video as part of an academic documentary that was never meant to be shared outside of the fraternity. Weeks into the process, an early morning 911 call led Police to a high school football field, where they discovered the body of one of the Pledges. Months later, the damning footage from video cameras, cell phones and campus security cameras found its way to Director Rev. jeff obafemi carr, who amalgamated it into the explosive movie titled He Ain't Heavy.

Who’s in it. He Ain't Heavy: Pledging Underground stars Stephanie Cathey as 911 Operator, Jeff Obafemi Carr as Doc Hayes, Kenetha Carr as Kay Hayes and Don Daniels as Brother Iron Man, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch He Ain't Heavy: Pledging Underground page.

If you liked it. Fans of He Ain't Heavy: Pledging Underground tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.