Starr Carter is an African-American sixteen-year-old girl who lives in Garden Heights with her father, mother, and two brothers. Garden Heights is not the safest neighborhood, which is why Starr’s mother insists that she and her siblings go to a school outside of their hometown. Gangs, violent shootings, and drug dealers are part of her black neighborhood. Outside of Garden Heights is Williamson Prep, a fancy high school in a rich suburban town; where Starr feels different from the other students. Starr stands between the two worlds of diversity, and feels obliged to act as two different people. But Starr's entire life changes when her childhood friend is shot by a white police officer. The film portrays Starr going through a journey of courage and bravery to finally meet her two worlds together.
The Hate U Give is an inspiring film that explains the importance of equality between people of all color. It depicts the reality of discrimination and unjust police violence. This film is emotionally captivating to people of all races, gender, and background, discussing a worldwide problem that is current even today. Both the original novel and film communicate this issue with detail.
Based on the novel by Angie Thomas
Rated PG-13
Review Written by Isole, 8th Grade