Highly acclaimed and socially conscious movie “ The Hate U Give ”
brought stars and activists to IMAX Filmhouse Cinemas, Lekki for her
exclusive screening on Wednesday 17th October 2018.
With the likes of artistes such as Sound Sultan, Timi Dakolo; OAP/TV
presenter IK Osakioduwa and Actress/Socialite Caroline Danjuma, it was
an engaging and insightful night. Discussion of police violence against
black people living in America filled the cinema hall and commanded rave
reviews from Nigerian film critics, movie buffs and celebrities in
attendance.
The movie’s protagonist Starr Carter is constantly switching between
two worlds; the poor, mostly black neighbourhood where she lives and the
affluent, mostly white, prep school she attends. The uneasy balance
between these worlds is reflected in gut-wrenching portraiture of abuse
of power as the movie progresses. According to Forbes: “ The Hate U
Give Is an Oscar-Worthy Masterpiece: guests at the exclusive screening
couldn’t agree more.
This emotionally jarring movie starring Amandla Stenberg and US rapper
Common brought a lot of cheers and tear-jerking reactions from the
audience. The movie, an adaption of the novel _ The Hate U Give _
embraces the subject of racism and police brutality against people of
colour in the US. It is officially out in cinemas nationwide from the
19th of October.
ABOUT The Hate U Give
Starr Carter is constantly switching between two worlds — the poor,
mostly black neighborhood where she lives and the wealthy, mostly white
prep school that she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is
soon shattered when she witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood
best friend at the hands of a police officer. Facing pressure from all
sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and decide to stand up
for what’s right.
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