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..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 108 minutes
✓ Genre: Comedy, Drama
✓ Stars: Tessa Thompson, Tyler James Williams, Kyle Gallner, Teyonah Parris, Brandon P. Bell
✓ Director: Bruton Jones, Kim Coleman, Phillip J. Bartell, Topher Osborn, Justin Simien
The Dear White People (2014) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Dear White People (2014) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Dear White People (2014) is staring with Tessa Thompson, Tyler James Williams, Kyle Gallner, Teyonah Parris, Brandon P. Bell, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Bruton Jones, Kim Coleman, Phillip J. Bartell, Topher Osborn, Justin Simien juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.