Drama,Crime
United States of America
The Hate U Give is a 2018 American drama film directed by George Tillman Jr. and written by Audrey Wells, based on the 2017 young adult novel of the same name by Angie Thomas. The film stars Amandla Stenberg as Starr Carter, a 16-year-old who witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood friend Khalil Harris at the hands of a police officer. The incident becomes a national headline and Starr finds herself torn between her predominantly black neighborhood where she grew up and the predominantly white prep school she attends. As Starr navigates the aftermath of the shooting, she must deal with the pressure to remain silent or speak out against police brutality. The film addresses issues like racism, police brutality, and the Black Lives Matter movement. The cast also includes Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, Issa Rae, and Common. The film received critical acclaim for its performances and its portrayal of social issues. It went on to earn over $34 million at the box office.
