Dear White People

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Cast & Crew

Tyler James Williams
Lionel Higgins

Tessa Thompson
Sam White

Kyle Gallner
Kurt Fletcher

Teyonah Parris
Coleandra "Coco" Conners

Brandon P Bell
Troy Fairbanks

Malcolm Barrett
Helmut

Brittany Curran
Sophie Fletcher

Justin Dobies
Gabe

Marque Richardson
Reggie Smith

Dennis Haysbert
Dean

Justin Simien
Director

Justin Simien
Screenwriter

Justin Simien
Producer

Effie Brown
Producer

Julia Lebedev
Producer

Angel Lopez
Producer

Ann Le
Producer

Lena Waithe
Producer

Leonid Lebedev
Executive Producer

Stephanie Allain
Executive Producer

Topher Osborn
Cinematographer

Phillip J. Bartell
Film Editor

Kathryn Bostic
Original Music

Cheri Anderson
Art Director

Melissa Pritchett
Set Decoration

Toye Adedipe
Costume Designer

Kim Coleman
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Critic Reviews for Dear White People

Audience Reviews for Dear White People

• May 18, 2018

  There will be haters, for sure, and the haters will be outraged whites complaining about "reverse racism" and other imaginary things like how "there is no racism in America anymore" - which is a pity, really, since this excellent satire should be dedicated to you, dear white racist.
  Carlos M Super Reviewer
• Jun 26, 2017

  I had seen the trailer before realising that the tv show on Netflix was based on a critically acclaimed film. The film is well crafted and actors breath life into each and every character, no character unnecessary. The film has a distinct tone and while stay with certain characters throughout, the shift from jokey happens swiftly and never returns, robbing the film of that key ingredient. The film is great but I couldn't hold the film to the heights of the critics, I agree the film has a filmmakers choice and voice but it hasn't hit that timeless factor. I may change my opinion of the film with time but at this stage it will be an interesting film that couldn't sustain the vision throughout, strong ending though. 26-06-2017.
  Brendan N Super Reviewer
• Dec 10, 2015

  On an elite campus racial tensions cause a black student to infiltrate a white frat house. Energetic, politically significant, and delightfully witty, is Higher Learning and Do the Right Thing with a smirk. It's satire whereas the others were grittier dramas with satirical edges. The character-driven plot suffers a second act lull, and one plot point comes from nowhere, but the rest is fresh and interesting. In a Hollywood landscape where almost all the films about race are simplistic or insulting (2004 Best Picture winner Crash was both), this film is such a welcomed breath of fresh air that it's easy to forgive any of its flaws. Overall, director Justin Simien is a fresh new voice, and I can't wait for his follow-up.
  Jim H Super Reviewer
• Jul 07, 2015

  A superb drama comedy that is affecting, truthful, funny, wise and satirical. Tessa Thompson and Tyler James Williams give brilliant performances and the script is sharp.
  Daniel P Super Reviewer

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