# Dear White People (2014)

> Four Black students at an elite college navigate identity, desire, and political conflict after a racist party ignites campus-wide upheaval.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/75849

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Justin Simien
- Cast: Tyler James Williams, Tessa Thompson, Kyle Gallner, Teyonah Parris, Brandon P Bell, Brittany Curran, Justin Dobies, Marque Richardson
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2235108/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, provocative, sardonic, discussion night, indie film night

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