Blindspotting (2018)

While on probation, a man begins to re-evaluate his relationship with his volatile best friend.

Director:

Carlos López Estrada

Writers:

Rafael Casal, Daveed Diggs

Stars:

Daveed Diggs, Rafael Casal, Janina Gavankar

6 wins & 17 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Daveed Diggs	...	Collin
Rafael Casal	...	Miles
Janina Gavankar	...	Val
Jasmine Cephas Jones	...	Ashley
Ethan Embry	...	Officer Molina
Tisha Campbell-Martin	...	Mama Liz
Utkarsh Ambudkar	...	Rin
Kevin Carroll	...	James
Nyambi Nyambi	...	Yorkie
Jon Chaffin	...	Dezz
Wayne Knight	...	Patrick
Margo Hall	...	Nancy
Ziggy Baitinger	...	Sean 'Ziggy' Jones
Leland Orser	...	Judge
Travis Parker	...	Randall Marshall

Storyline

Collin (Daveed Diggs) must make it through his final three days of probation for a chance at a new beginning. He and his troublemaking childhood best friend, Miles (Rafael Casal), work as movers and are forced to watch their old neighborhood become a trendy spot in the rapidly gentrifying Bay Area. When a life-altering event causes Collin to miss his mandatory curfew, the two men struggle to maintain their friendship as the changing social landscape exposes their differences. Explores the intersection of race and class set against the backdrop of Oakland.

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Plot Keywords:

race relations | gentrification | probation | curfew | gun violence | 

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Taglines:

Change The Way You See.

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language throughout, some brutal violence, sexual references and drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 July 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Blindspotting

Filming Locations:

Oakland, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$338,999, 22 July 2018

Gross USA:

$4,333,394

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$5,004,504

Company Credits

Production Co:

Foley Walkers Studio, Snoot Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

John Waters named this film among his top ten favorites released in 2018.

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Quotes

James: You are a convicted felon, Mr. Hoskins. You are now that until proven otherwise. Prove otherwise at all times.

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Crazy Credits

AND TO ALL THE BAY AREA LANGUAGE ORIGINATORS, RAPPERS, POETS, HUSTLERS, PYMPS, PATNAS, MAINS, SIDES, OGS, DOPE FIENDS, BUYERS, SUPPLIERS, MOVERS, SHAKERS, HIPPIES, PARKIES, SQUARES, MARKS, NOODLES, J-CATS, CUTTIES, CUZOS, BRUH BRUHS, LIL BRUHS, BIG BRUHS, UNCLES, BIG HOMIES, AUNTIES, CITAS, GRAND CITAS, MOMMAS, CAPTAIN SAVE A HOES, RIDE OR DIES, DAY 1S, OLD HEADS, YOUNG BLOODS, BOPS, BEEZIES, BABAS, UMIS, KINFOLK, MACS, ETC. - GAME RECOGNIZES GAME

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Connections

References Portlandia (2011)

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Soundtracks

Let Me Know
Written by Joey Diggs (as Joseph Diggs Jr.) & Ruwanga 'Ru' Samath (as Ruwanga Samath)
Performed by Joey Diggs
Published by H.I.M. Publishing & Trackbirds
Courtesy of The Birdcall Productions

User Reviews

A story of identity and friendship

Blindspotting is 2018's refresher of comedy and drama. It is a story of identity and friendship from the perspective of an ex-convict trying to make it out of a halfway house in the city of Oakland. Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal bring a great performance to screen through beats of intense action and lyrical commentary on issues faced in real life.