# The Hate U Give (2018)

> A teenager caught between privilege and poverty confronts police violence and discovers the courage to speak publicly for her slain friend.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/321233

## Facts

- Runtime: 133 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Director: George Tillman Jr.
- Cast: Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, KJ Apa, Common, Anthony Mackie, Algee Smith, Lamar Johnson
- TMDB rating: 8.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5580266/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: tense, sincere, cathartic, socially conscious viewing, book club discussion

## Synopsis

A powerful exploration of identity and justice in a divided society.

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