American Skin

"It's Time To Change The Narrative."

2019 1h 30m EN

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 106

CrimeDrama

Synopsis

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A Marine veteran working as a school janitor tries to mend his relationship with his son after a divorce. When his son is killed by a police officer found innocent without standing trial, he takes matters into his own hands.

“It's Time To Change The Narrative.”

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Cast

Omari Hardwick
Omar 'Derwood' Scott
Theo Rossi
Officer Dominic Reyes
Beau Knapp
Officer Mike Randall
Larry Sullivan
Clay Dwyer
Nate Parker
Lincoln 'Linc' Jefferson
Shane Paul McGhie
Jordin King
Milauna Jackson
Tayana Jefferson
Brighton Sharbino
Megan

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Nate Parker
Writers: Nate Parker
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Nate Parker, shot by Kay Madsen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Henry Jackman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Billy Weber shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Omari Hardwick and Theo Rossi and Beau Knapp carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "It's Time To Change The Narrative.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt10195452 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Nate Parker directs. Kay Madsen behind the camera. Henry Jackman scores. Billy Weber cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 7 years ago.
3Directed by Nate Parker, shot by Kay Madsen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Henry Jackman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Billy Weber shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Omari Hardwick and Theo Rossi and Beau Knapp carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "It's Time To Change The Narrative.".
8IMDB entry: tt10195452 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.