The Hate U Give (2018)

Crime, Drama

Director: George Tillman Jr.
Writers: Audrey Wells, Angie Thomas
Starring: Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, Anthony Mackie

"Two worlds, one voice, no going back."

Starr Carter is constantly switching between two worlds: the poor, mostly black, neighborhood where she lives and the rich, mostly white, prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressures from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what's right.

The Hate U Give is based on the critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller by Angie Thomas and stars Amandla Stenberg as Starr, with Russell Hornsby, Regina Hall, Common, Anthony Mackie and Issa Rae.

Plot summary from IMDb: Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressure from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what's right.

Awards: N/A
Runtime: 133 min
PG-13