Dear White People (2014)
Director
Justin Simien
Main cast
Tyler James Williams; Tessa Thompson; Teyonah Parris; Brandon P. Bell; Kyle Gallner
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Description
Four black students attend an Ivy League college where a riot breaks out over an âAfrican Americanâ 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.
Justin Simien
Main cast
Tyler James Williams; Tessa Thompson; Teyonah Parris; Brandon P. Bell; Kyle Gallner
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Description
Four black students attend an Ivy League college where a riot breaks out over an âAfrican Americanâ 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.
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