Between the World and Me (2020)

Name: Between the World and Me
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Released: 2020
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Ta-Nehisi Coates, Angela Bassett, Alicia Garza, Jharrel Jerome, Janet Mock

1h 25m United States of America

Documentary Drama

Plot

Drawing from Ta-Nehisi Coates’ acclaimed bestseller, this poignant special merges theatrical elements from its Apollo Theater adaptation with intimate documentary footage. It features gripping readings from Coates' work, interwoven with personal moments from the actors’ lives, impactful archival clips, and striking animation. The result is a profound exploration of race, identity, and the Black experience in America, creating a powerful narrative that resonates deeply with contemporary audiences.

Cast

Ta-Nehisi Coates Angela Bassett Alicia Garza Jharrel Jerome Janet Mock Joe Morton Wendell Pierce Phylicia Rash?d Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Kendrick Sampson Yara Shahidi Tariq Trotter Courtney B. Vance Pauletta Washington Susan Kelechi Watson