Dear White People

"A satire about being a Black face in a white place."

Dec 4 2014 R 1h 48m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

Four college students attend an Ivy League college where a riot breaks out over an "African-American" themed party thrown by white students. With tongue planted firmly in cheek, the film explores racial identity in 'post racial' America while weaving a story about forging one's unique path in the world.

Plot

A social satire that follows the stories of four black students at an Ivy League college where controversy breaks out over a popular but offensive black-face party thrown by white students. With tongue planted firmly in cheek, the film explores racial identity in acutely-not-post-racial America while weaving a universal story of forging one's unique path in the world.

Written by

Justin Simien

Directed by

Justin Simien

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Code Red, Duly Noted, Homegrown Pictures

Languages

Italiano, English

Awards

13 wins & 28 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
27,215
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
79
Popularity
NA