The Hate U Give (2018)
The Hate U Give (2018) is a powerful drama that explores the effects of systemic racism and police brutality. Starr Carter, a young African-American girl, witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood friend, Khalil, by a white police officer. Torn between two worlds—her impoverished, predominantly black neighborhood and her elite, mostly white school—Starr struggles to find her voice. As protests erupt and media scrutiny intensifies, she must decide whether to speak out about what she saw or remain silent. The film explores themes of identity, justice, and the consequences of speaking truth to power.
