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American Skin

  • 2019
  • R
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
3.7K
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American Skin (2019)
After witnessing his son murdered by a white police officer who goes uncharged, Marine veteran Lincoln ‘Linc’ Jefferson takes justice into his own hands in a series of events he hopes will finally lead to justice for his son.
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A Marine veteran working as a school janitor tries to mend his relationship with his son after a divorce. When his son is killed by a police officer found innocent without standing trial, he... Read allA Marine veteran working as a school janitor tries to mend his relationship with his son after a divorce. When his son is killed by a police officer found innocent without standing trial, he takes matters into his own hands.A Marine veteran working as a school janitor tries to mend his relationship with his son after a divorce. When his son is killed by a police officer found innocent without standing trial, he takes matters into his own hands.

  • Director
    • Nate Parker
  • Writer
    • Nate Parker
  • Stars
    • Nate Parker
    • Omari Hardwick
    • Beau Knapp
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    3.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nate Parker
    • Writer
      • Nate Parker
    • Stars
      • Nate Parker
      • Omari Hardwick
      • Beau Knapp
    • 278User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
    • 24Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations

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    Nate Parker in American Skin (2019)
    Kay Madsen and Nate Parker in American Skin (2019)
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    Lukas Behnken, Nate Parker, and Zak Tanjeloff in American Skin (2019)
    Kay Madsen, Nate Parker, and Tarak Ben Ammar at the Deauville Film Festival
    Beau Knapp Attends World Premiere of American Skin at Venice Film Festival September 1, 2019
    Beau Knapp attends World Premiere of American Skin at Venice Film Festival September 1, 2019

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    Nate Parker
    Nate Parker
    • Lincoln 'Linc' Jefferson
    Omari Hardwick
    Omari Hardwick
    • Omar 'Derwood' Scott
    Beau Knapp
    Beau Knapp
    • Officer Mike Randall
    Theo Rossi
    Theo Rossi
    • Officer Dominic Reyes
    Shane Paul McGhie
    Shane Paul McGhie
    • Jordin King
    Milauna Jackson
    Milauna Jackson
    • Tayana Jefferson
    Mo McRae
    Mo McRae
    Tony Espinosa
    Tony Espinosa
    • Kajani Jefferson
    Vanessa Bell Calloway
    Vanessa Bell Calloway
    • Bernice
    Michael Warren
    Michael Warren
    • Melvin
    AnnaLynne McCord
    AnnaLynne McCord
    • Allison Randall
    Allius Barnes
    Allius Barnes
    • Jayden
    Wolfgang Bodison
    Wolfgang Bodison
    • Captain Eugene Morris
    Sierra Capri
    Sierra Capri
    • Kai
    Ryan Mulkay
    Ryan Mulkay
    • Officer Hollander
    James C. Burns
    James C. Burns
    • Chief Russell Mosier
    Nicole Randall Johnson
    Nicole Randall Johnson
    • Tammi
    Brighton Sharbino
    Brighton Sharbino
    • Megan
    • Director
      • Nate Parker
    • Writer
      • Nate Parker
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    Honest review of 'American Skin'...
    The most ironic thing about the reviews for this movie is the purposeful down-voting due to the subject matter and - likely - simply because of the trailer. The irony lies in the direct response of the up-voting and both sides not consciously realizing how closely those actions mirror the social issue that the movie attempts to highlight.

    If even half of the reviewers bothered to watch the movie, they would realize that the actual purpose of the movie - in this writer's opinion - is the act of hard conversation. Not 'I-yield-3-minutes-to-the-gentleperson-from-Georgia'-type conversation but rather direct, constant and heated - yet metered - conversation.

    Communication and understanding is the key to advancing all solutions to problems, especially considering how polarized the US has become in recent times.

    The production value of the movie is also fine. Those that presented negative comments and ratings based on 'poor production value' are using that as an excuse for bias. The production may not be US$100M-summer-blockbuster fare but that wasn't the intent, and would have sorely taken away from the delivery.

    The fact that this movie was produced in 2019, before the BLM/George Floyd-inspired protests and the Capitol-storming is a testament to why these conversations need to be had and why that time has long-passed. However, the next best time to start something is now.

    'American Skin' is not just timely, it's incontrovertibly relevant.

    The honest rating for this film is 7.1 but I confess my heart wants to give it a 9.
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    • Release date
      • January 15, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Американская кожа
    • Production companies
      • TM Film
      • Tiny Giant Entertainment
      • Eagle Pictures
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $282,332
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $46,410
      • Jan 17, 2021
    • Gross worldwide
      • $282,332
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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