The Hate U Give
The Hate U Give is a teen movie. Teen movies are usually underestimated, but THUG is an important and sophisticated teen film that engages real life issues and experiences that black teenagers have to deal with and worry about. Such experiences are rarely acknowledged by media, which makes THUG an important film not only for teenagers, but also for a wider audience. The film follows Starr (Amandla Stenberg), who witnesses the shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil (Algee Smith), at the hands of a police officer. Khalil’s death quickly becomes major news and while dealing with her own grief, Starr finds herself caught up in the media frenzy and outrage. The film not only explores wider conversation but the personal experiences of the victim’s family and friends after his death. The film is an adaptation of Angie Thomas’ debut young adult novel by the same name (The Hate U Give), which was inspired by the phrase made popular in the 90s by Tupac ‘The Hate U Gi...