Dear White People
"A satire about being a Black face in a white place."
Originally released in 2014. Dear White People is a comedy/drama film. directed by Justin Simien.
Starring Tyler James Williams, Tessa Thompson, and Kyle Gallner
Synopsis
A campus culture war between Blacks and whites at a predominantly white Ivy League college comes to a head when the staff of a satirical magazine stages an offensive Halloween party.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 17, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (470 votes)
Budget
$1.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.4M
4.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tyler James Williams
as Lionel Higgins
Tessa Thompson
as Samantha White
Kyle Gallner
as Kurt Fletcher
Teyonah Parris
as Colandrea 'Coco' Conners
Brandon P Bell
as Troy Fairbanks
Brittany Curran
as Sophie Fletcher
Justin Dobies
as Gabe
Marque Richardson
as Reggie
Malcolm Barrett
as Helmut West
Dennis Haysbert
as Dean Fairbanks
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,300,000
- Revenue
- $5,403,771
Production Companies
- Homegrown Pictures
- Duly Noted
- Code Red
- Roadside Attractions
- Lionsgate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dear White People about?
A campus culture war between Blacks and whites at a predominantly white Ivy League college comes to a head when the staff of a satirical magazine stages an offensive Halloween party.
Who directed Dear White People?
Dear White People was directed by Justin Simien.
How long is Dear White People?
Dear White People has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Dear White People released?
Dear White People was released on October 17, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dear White People?
The main cast of Dear White People includes Tyler James Williams, Tessa Thompson, Kyle Gallner, Teyonah Parris, Brandon P Bell.
Is Dear White People worth watching?
Dear White People has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 470 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.