Four black students attend an Ivy League college where a riot breaks out over an “African-American” themed party thrown by white students. With tongue planted firmly in cheek, the film explores racial identity in 'post-racial' America while weaving a story about forging one's unique path in the world.
Keywords
- American Cinema
- Awarded comedies
- Black History Month
- LuxFilmFest
- Nederlands Film Festival
- Satirical films
- Sundance Film Festival !
- racism
Actors
- Tessa Thompson
- Teyonah Parris
- Tyrel Jackson Williams
- Brandon Bell
- Kyle Gallner
- Dennis Haysbert
- Malcolm Barrett
Director
- Justin Simien
Four ambitious black students at an Ivy League university struggle to find their place in the predominantly white society.
Four black students attend an Ivy League college where a riot breaks out over an “African-American” themed party thrown by white students. With tongue planted firmly in cheek, the film explores racial identity in 'post-racial' America while weaving a story about forging one's unique path in the world.
Cast & Crew
Director
Justin Simien
Cast
Tessa Thompson
Cast
Teyonah Parris
Cast
Tyrel Jackson Williams
Cast
Brandon Bell
Cast
Kyle Gallner
Cast
Dennis Haysbert
Cast
Malcolm Barrett