The Hate U Give - Itw Robert Teitel (official video)

The Hate U Give is a 2018 American drama film directed by George Tillman Jr. and written by Audrey Wells. It is based on Angie Thomas' 2017 novel of same name. The film stars Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, KJ Apa, Algee Smith, Lamar Johnson, Issa Rae, Sabrina Carpenter, Common, and Anthony Mackie, and follows the fallout after a high school student witnesses a police shooting. The Hate U Give premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2018[and was released in the United States on October 5, 2018. The film has grossed $25 million and was acclaimed by critics, with many praising Stenberg's performance.

Synopsis :
Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressure from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what's right.

The Hate U Give
Directed by George Tillman Jr.
Produced by Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Robert Teitel, George Tillman Jr.
Screenplay by Audrey Wells
Based on The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Starring Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, KJ Apa, Common, Anthony Mackie
Music by Dustin O'Halloran
Cinematography : Mihai Mălaimare Jr.
Edited by Alex Blatt, Craig Hayes
Production company : State Street Pictures, Temple Hill Entertainment
Distributed by 20th Century Fox
Release date : September 7, 2018 (TIFF), October 5, 2018 (United States)
Running time : 133 minutes

(Source: Wikipedia)