By: Sherifat Mohammed
“The Hate U Give” is a movie based off of a book with the same title written by Angie Smith. The movie centers around Star Carter (played by Amandla Stenberg) who is constantly switching between two worlds, her poor (mostly black neighborhood) and her school (rich and mostly white). It tackles the concept of double consciousness (Ralph Ellison discusses this in his book “Invisible Man”). A concept that many of us African Americans know all too well. The powerful part about this in the movie, is that it shows a teenager going through this. In other words, many of us start dabbling into double consciousness at a young age. The movie also touches on police brutality. Unfortunately, a subject that many of us know all too well. I was afforded the opportunity to interview some of the stars in the movie, and I asked many of them what they hoped or wanted viewers to take away from the movie. I received some poignant responses. Amandla Stenberg shared that she hoped African Americans “felt represented and afforded the opportunities to express emotions.” Regina Hall, who plays Star’s mother, expressed that she wanted viewers to “walk away as their highest self.” Def Jam recording artist Bobby Session stated that “One need not search externally for courage, you can find that within.” The most resounding response was from Angie Smith. She shared that she hoped this movie “showed our young people that their lives and dreams matter.” Amen Sister. Amen. “The Hate U Give” opens nationwide on October 5.
Def Jam Recordings has released a new music video for Arlissa’s “We Won’t Move,” the theme song to 20th Century Fox’s forthcoming feature film THE HATE U GIVE. The film opens in select theaters today, October 5, and is directed by George Tillman, Jr. and based on the New York Times bestseller by Angie Thomas. THE HATE U GIVE stars Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, KJ Apa, Algee Smith, Lamar Johnson, Issa Rae, Sabrina Carpenter, with Common and Anthony Mackie.
The soundtrack by Def Jam Recordings will be released October 12 and also features music by Beau Young Prince, Pusha T, Logic and the title track by Bobby Sessions.
Watch the Music Video HERE: https://Arlissa.lnk.to/WeWontMoveOfficialVideo
THE HATE U GIVE
Release Date: October 5, 2018 (limited), October 12, 2018 (expands), October 19, 2018 (wide)
Rated: PG-13
Director: George Tillman, Jr.
Producers: Robert Teitel, p.g.a., George Tillman, Jr., p.g.a., Marty Bowen, p.g.a., Wyck Godfrey, p.g.a.
Screenplay by: Audrey Wells
Cast: Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russel Hornsby, Algee Smith, Lamar Johnson, Issa Rae, KJ Apa, Sabrina Carpenter, with Common and Anthony Mackie
SYNOPSIS
Starr Carter is constantly switching between two worlds: the poor, mostly black, neighborhood where she lives and the rich, mostly white, prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressures from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what’s right. THE HATE U GIVE is based on the critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller by Angie Thomas and stars Amandla Stenberg as Starr, with Russell Hornsby, Regina Hall, Issa Rae, KJ Apa, Algee Smith, Sabrina Carpenter, Common and Anthony Mackie.
THE HATE U GIVE Official Channels
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TWITTER: www.twitter.com/TheHateUGive
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