# Black or White (2015)

> A grieving grandfather and a child’s paternal relatives clash over custody, forcing two loving families to confront race, grief, and their own blind spots.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/144331

## Facts

- Runtime: 121 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Mike Binder
- Cast: Kevin Costner, Jillian Estell, Octavia Spencer, Jennifer Ehle, Mpho Koaho, Bill Burr, Bertha Bindewald, André Holland
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2883434/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, earnest, emotionally charged, reflective evening, family drama night

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