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

7 wins & 20 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:

What Do 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 Ukraine

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:

$5,006,989

Company Credits

Production Co:

Summit Entertainment, Codeblack Films, Foley Walkers Studio

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

"The Regiment Horns" listed in the closing credits for music are also the Horn Section for Justin Timberlake, on both the 20/20 Experience, and the Man of the Woods recording and tours. They also have appeared with Talib Kweli, Ne-Yo, Bruno Mars, Usher, and many many others.

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Quotes

Miles: Are you good?
Collin: [pause] No.
Miles: [pause] Yeah.

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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

Legs
Written by William Daron Pulliam
Performed by Darondo
Published by Ubiquitunes
Courtesy of Ubiquity Records

User Reviews

Great film but the ending got lazy

This film is as real as it gets on the streets. Excellent directing, outstanding acting, perfect score (although near the end I thought I was watching a rap video) and great writing, except for the ending that I felt was a little underwhelming. 8/10 from me