The Hate U Give - BLU-RAY

Phenomenal movie about racism and hate. Must See!!

This film is a modern day version of hood life, like a remix of Boys in Da Hood. The only difference is that it reflects the struggle between police and the Black community as well as issues Blacks face when caught between 2 worlds and feeling as if neither is ideal. All the cast were phenomenal, especially Amandla. This is one for Black History Month.

I red the reviews on this movie and I was extremely disappointed about the negativity so many people had to off. It was mostly people being upset about stereotypes. It’s heartbreaking because until you are in a black person’s shoes, how can you scream stereotype when they can’t possibly know. I made my husband and son watch this movie with me and it aloud me and my husband to prepare our son for what may or may not happen.

This is a very good film. I went to see it at the movie theater, and it was so important that I preordered it on Blu Ray as well. The acting was superb. It should have been nominated for numerous awards and received more recognition than it did. It’s a shame that great acting and movies continue to get overlooked by award shows.

This movie was released at an important time in what our history will be - and they portrayed it gracefully. There are two sides to everything and this movie really brought to light that not all situations can be "cut and dry" but that there is a moral code going unfollowed. This is a sensitive topic to take such a risk with & they did it well! Its enlightening to say the least.