American Skin

Name: American Skin
Genre: Drama
Released: January 15, 2021
Rating: 24
Cast: Beau Knapp, Dominic Bogart, Larry Sullivan, Michael Warren, Milauna Jemai

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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews

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Movie Details & Credits

Release Date: January 15, 2021

Starring: Beau Knapp, Dominic Bogart, Larry Sullivan, Michael Warren, Milauna Jemai, Nate Parker, Nicole Randall Johnson, Omari Hardwick, Shane Paul McGhie, Theo Rossi

Summary: A Marine veteran working as a school janitor tries to mend his relationship with his son after a divorce. When his son is killed by a police officer found innocent without standing trial, he takes matters into his own hands.

Director: Nate Parker

Genre(s): Drama

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Owen Gleiberman

Sep 1, 2019

It’s a good movie: tense, bold, angry, empathetic, provocative, observant, morally engaged. And also, to be honest, a trifle gimmicky. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Jan 15, 2021

American Skin is worth seeing, for the issues Parker seeks to address, even if it only partially works in leaving a mark. Read full review

The Guardian Xan Brooks

Sep 1, 2019

No one in real life speaks the way they do in this film. No genuine drama is this crudely ordered drama, with its telegraphed turnabouts and conveniently-placed confessions, all building to a stage-managed plea for tolerance and unity. Read full review

Alonso Duralde

Sep 1, 2019

A clunky, heavy-handed film that takes a pressing contemporary issue and flattens it under two genres the writer-director seems ill-equipped to handle — the mockumentary and the courtroom drama. Read full review

IndieWire David Ehrlich

Sep 1, 2019

An asinine and self-serving call to action that tries to hide its basic incompetence behind a veil of righteous fury. Read full review

Carlos Aguilar

Jan 15, 2021

Rather than speaking to the moment coherently, the movie communicates its message in loud fits of dull screaming. Read full review

Tim Grierson

Sep 1, 2019

Infuriatingly manipulative and insufferably preachy. Read full review

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shirar

Feb 13, 2021

This is a MUST SEE for all white people and especially white people who are on an anti-racist journey. The movie portrays the humanity of the Black experience and the pervasiveness of white supremacy in every aspect of society. The filmmaker has laid it all out for us. We need to listen toThis is a MUST SEE for all white people and especially white people who are on an anti-racist journey. The movie portrays the humanity of the Black experience and the pervasiveness of white supremacy in every aspect of society. The filmmaker has laid it all out for us. We need to listen to Black voices who are speaking the truth. Watch this movie and urge others to do so as well. IGNORE THE R-RATING. This is something appropriate for white children. They need to see the truth. The rating is designed to keep the message from the youth.… Expand

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Ksulton

Jan 18, 2021

These ratings are extremely bias and almost commical....it is a good film! I see the thought of the majority having to eat crow makes them very uncomfortable calm down its just a movie

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

1Badtarheel

Feb 15, 2021

The fact that all of these “professional reviewers” trashed this movie is EXACTLY why the movie was made- To show that YOU STILL DON’T GET IT! The story isn’t great because it’s one that’s been told over and over, it’s great because no matter how many times it’s told- it continues to happen!The fact that all of these “professional reviewers” trashed this movie is EXACTLY why the movie was made- To show that YOU STILL DON’T GET IT! The story isn’t great because it’s one that’s been told over and over, it’s great because no matter how many times it’s told- it continues to happen! Listening to everyone’s opinion during the “trial” is exactly how people feel but only say it when in their comfort zone. There are many layers to this, it’s not all about black and white, good cop bad cop or privileged or under privileged. It boils down to the only thing that should ever matter- RIGHT VS WRONG.… Expand

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Tbrize

Jan 15, 2021

Its not surprising 90% of White reviews are low. Nate Parker has done an amazing job writing and directing this film. The emotional you experience while watching this film are unmatched. In one word "Masterpiece". Masterful 10/10

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Ivettevv

Jan 17, 2021

This movie cuts deep into the racial discrimination black people are faced with on a daily basis within America.

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BethAnnBLM

Jan 30, 2021

So hard for me to watch- I had to watch in pieces to keep from feeling emotionally overwhelmed and angry, as this is NO DIFFERENT THAN REAL LIFE... Quote at 34:00 was extremely insightful. Liked the different representation and viewpoints from all sides.

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JLuis_001

Feb 5, 2021

The basic mistake that Nate Parker makes, is to believe that because his story addresses relevant issues, they will be enough to mask or disguise its shortcomings and incompetence.

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