The Measure of A Man (2026)
Legacy isn't what you leave behind - it's who you choose to stand up for.
111 min
In 1980s Northeast Atlanta, a young boy's understanding of manhood is shaped by his cousin Michael, a man who leaves his past behind and quietly teaches love, courage, and self-acceptance through his presence in the family. As generational anger and old wounds resurface, the boy must decide what kind of man he intends to become.
- Release date
- July 17, 2026
- Country of origin
- United States
- Music
- Demetris 'Illski' Jones
Trailer
Cast
- Evans Cherell as Sister Williams
- Sherika Cremedy as Joyce
- Kelah Elaine as Linda
- Joseph Glenn as Teenage Demetrius Jones
- Reginald Haskins Jr. as Michael Hamilton
- Demetris 'Illski' Jones as Jerome Jones
- Imani Moultrie as Benita Jones
- Brayden Parks as Antoine Jones
- Triston Parks as Demetrius Jones
- Alton Richardson as Teenage Antoine
Crew
- Demetris 'Illski' Jones · Director
- Demetris 'Illski' Jones · Writer
- Demetris 'Illski' Jones · Producer
- Tonya Love · Producer
- Demetris 'Illski' Jones · Composer
- Demetris 'Illski' Jones · Cinematographer
- Marquan Nash · Cinematographer
- Demetris 'Illski' Jones · Editor