directed by: George Tillman Jr., year: 2018
actors: Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby

The Hate U Give is a powerful drama that follows Starr Carter, a young black girl who witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend by a police officer. As she navigates between the impoverished neighborhood where she lives and the affluent prep school she attends, Starr is torn between speaking out against injustice and staying safe. The film delves into themes of racism, police brutality, and the importance of finding one's voice.

Racism, Identity, Police Brutality, Activism, Community, Anger, American Spirit