Common and Amandla Stenberg on tackling the nuances of "blackness" in "The Hate U Give"

[@dextersmithbsee]

'The Hate U Give' featured so many fine performances. This is an Oscar caliber movie. A stellar achievement. Obviously Amandla is a rising star (deservedly so) but I ABSOLUTELY LOVE ANTHONY MACKIE. He is one the most underrated actors of our time.

[@jethro6700]

Damn amanda and common can be father and daughter

[@akimuss5160]

Her father is white.

[@dextersmithbsee]

A star is born. Her name is Amandla Stenberg. She reminds me so much of the beautiful Jada Pinkett Smith.

[@TheBoss-ey1li]

Dexter Smith she actually reminds me of her daughter

[@360Soundwave]

yes....she remind me of willow smith but also lisa bonet..when she was younger...

[@unimportant351]

@Gilbert M uhm

[@theyluvmoonie5843]

That movie was greattttt!!! Amandla is greatttttttt!! Ok bye

[@theyluvmoonie5843]

Everybody was great period!!!!!!!

[@rr3901]

I wish that this movie was playing in more theaters. It’s not playing in any Regal theaters in the Raleigh Durham area and only 2 AMC theaters only 2 showtimes. Hopefully it’ll open in more locations soon.

[@kaylawright5707]

it will on October 19th

[@wanikarahiri2813]

It's playing wide on October 19 which is in 2 weeks.

[@lauren8836]

saw this movie today as a field trip for my race and ethnic studies class and it was really good. I can't wait for the in class discussion later this week.

[@makaidiy5716]

The shot of amadla from behind, her hair style and wardrobe, is giving me "A Bronx Tale" vibes.

[@glorialightfoot7077]

Amazing production values: acting, cinematography, editing, FABULOUS!

[@mirrbaby9854]

Lord knows I love common ! but he made me mad in that movie ! ! 😭 I forgave him though , I know his heart ! & when she said “blackness is not always accepted into the places we enter into” ... I cringed ... because that is the sad truth !

[@ikeo9966]

SPOILER ALERT AHEAD I loved the movie a lot ! I read the book and the movie left a ton of stuff out like DeVante. DeVante was the character that told Starr about why Khalil sold drugs and DeVante was the one to get beat up, not Seven.

[@telayajackson2.023]

Yeah, idky they left him out. He even asked Seven about his name.

[@georgelaura4077]

That is so true. Even the man had more lines in the book then in the movie.

[@blessing8b]

Wow, if you listen closely to what she said about “Blackness” being accepted you here the reality of what we are seeing in Interracial relationships in or society.

[@classymonkee08]

Can you expound on that? I'd love to hear more and understand what you mean by the second part of your comment :)

[@blessing8b]

What I mean is this has become our reality, well for some, as Blacks to create someone we are not to please other cultures.

[@classymonkee08]

@@blessing8b Oh...thanks for explaining. Yeah, that's sad. Wish we could all just be our full, multifaceted, vibrant selves and not be pressured to change or edit our personalities.

[@45067daddymac]

She's beautiful!

[@midniteblue3313]

Also very intelligent.

[@ultimatexenowarrior8298]

McIntosh... Ironic lmao.

[@elizabethkenyon1960]

What a beautiful smile she has just gorgeous 😁😁😁😁💓💓

[@bib_miiro1551]

The movie was soo heavy to watch... but good job guys.

[@ladyphoenix9752]

That is what made it so powerful 😎

[@selamtesfaye9631]

You have no idea. I cried the entire time.

[@ttoniross]

Amandla 😍💕

[@bloop9677]

I wish that would have casted a black dark skin girl to play Star instead of Amandla who is biracial. but besides that, I think that the theme of the movie should be talked and is a very good idea.

[@kemlyjeanlouis6236]

yesssss exactly

[@bloop9677]

Kemly Jean Louis. Im glad im not the only one who feels this way. I thought no one else was bothered by the fact she's was casted as Star when she's biracial. It got under my skin a lot

[@Apollyon_Rev911]

Shallow.

[@dice1997]

Let’s not do this in front of them to see. At some point we have to quit airing our dirty laundry out for white folks.

[@Apollyon_Rev911]

@@dice1997 Well said.

[@pattencycling]

Nice interview

[@deidresekud2570]

When good cops start snitchin on the bad ones and get them off the force, maybe the snitchin will be a common deed in the hood. Society wins.

[@ladyphoenix9752]

Recently saw this movie. I was blown away by the actors, delivery and different views. Gave me the same chills as Fruitville Station. Def 6 stars over 5 👍

[@jazzjade4844]

Common is not himself in this interview. He’s usually well spoken.

[@spoiledman5811]

Lisa Abdel that's because he's another pawn for Hollywood....they own him now.

[@bollagurl]

She looks black to me. I don't really think that's a real problem unless another darker skinned character was denied an oppurtunity for trying out for the role. Skai Jackson more fit the description. The real problem is why is Kahlil made to be a drug dealer and on top of that he's in a gang. You know there are innocent black boys with no drugs and gang relations that are being shot and killed.

[@bollagurl]

@Kiera I haven't watched the movie so I can't comment on whether just touch on the subject or not. I have read the book and it went pretty heavy into gang violence and Kahlil dealing drugs. That's not really my issue. My issue is majority of the young n boys shot had nothing to do with gang violence or drug dealing. So we're playing in the park or grocery store minding there own buisness. Hollywood loves to soften the blow of loosing a young black male by tying them to Gangs or drugs which is majority not the case. No you are not always guilty If your in a gang but at the same time. Most young black men or not in a gang.

[@bollagurl]

@Kiera That's true they do assume the worst. But I do believe we're progressing as a culture. Our music. Isn't so much focused on drugs as it used to be. We're now focusing on politics, cars, woman, and making money. Buy I do understand your point. Just because he's in a gang doesn't mean he has a gun. I just think for our black sons it still isn't really a positive aspect. But I get that was not supposed to be that movie.

[@bollagurl]

@VanillaCocoaPuffs MSP oh how wonderful for him. Because that makes it so much better.

[@DEEKPEE]

I read the book and it was a grippy read. I want to see this movie as well.

[@rellistherealest1529]

When she said it’s JUST two of them that annoyed me

[@marshacreary2442]

Are there parallels between 'The Hate U Give" and the show 'All American'?

[@anee]

Marsha Creary i kinda saw it when I went to watch the movie. Love all American too

[@marshacreary2442]

Grey Ghost?

[@rashidimabry115]

A MUST SEE MOVIE!!!

[@laurieberry162]

I hope that people end stereotyping. I am an Ashkenazim. To some that means the judgemental people. And yes, don't talk behind my back. The hate that Americans give my people. I am American. I descended from a tradesman. I also descended from a feminist. So I had a man yell at me. You got to earn my respect. Shut up if you drive. I don't drive. I am struggling with seizure. Americans are ethnocentric. All of them. I am concerned about families teaching their kids hate because a man yelled at me in front of his daughter. I am too Irish looking. I am not a drunkard. I thought this anger towards me ended. I need to shut haters up or tell them to apologize.

[@khutxomachete3888]

Wee mr.makola oo morapper o Peggy(willow) no nomfana wa Shaquille O'Neal huh ??

[@icarrus4u]

That man anchor looks very uncomfortable the entire interview...

[@THERSC216]

That scene was sad and I can tell it hurt him to say that.

[@dcoshtaaa958]

OSCAR

[@douglasbarton6597]

An Ignorant Question If Judges are not Supposed To Be Political Why Don't Republicans Appoint Liberal Judges And Democrats Appoint Conservative Judges Is Mike Pence A Senator That Can Vote In Case Of A Tie

[@spoiledman5811]

......from a ignorant white boy!

[@Joker24126]

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[@zoesinovich6191]

Stunning young woman, great movie.

[@stevenbergeron3659]

this movie sucks

[@cleairensblinker1763]

what is the purpose of a movie i do not understand The hate u give

[@georgelaura4077]

Movie is good but the book is better.

[@slowconcperf]

Common is full of bs!

[@marwa2689]

Happy birthday amendla

[@projectpetrified9719]

Ik we all thinkin it. Amandla bad eshit 🥵

[@alexthompson8434]

Scholoryteller has a video playlist on racial issues.

[@ee.es00]

Stenberg? Are you sure you're African...

[@Remiremi7430]

She is mixed 😊 That means black dna plus white dna. Your welcome😁

[@elizabethkenyon1960]

She's not African she is brachial she is mixed her father is white❤️

[@elizabethkenyon1960]

*bracial

[@spoiledman5811]

Her father is Jewish.

[@evalovestolove6591]

Most people in Hollywood have a parent that is Jewish.

[@jennifermercado5517]

Agtñraun