Dear White People Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Sep. 27, 2014

Dear White People

Release Date: Friday, October 17, 2014 Limited

Director: Justin Simien

Starring: Tyler James Williams • Tessa Thompson • Dennis Haysbert • Brandon P. Bell • Kyle Gallner

R Comedy N/A

2.89 / 5.0

56% WILL SEE 44% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The film follows a group of African American students as they navigate campus life and racial politics at a predominantly white college.

Comedy

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Who stars in Dear White People – Cast List

T
Tyler James Williams
... Lionel Higgins

Amber Alert, The Wedding Year
Tessa Thompson
... Sam White

Creed, Hedda
D
Dennis Haysbert
... Dean Fairbanks

Send Help, Ted 2
B
Brandon P. Bell
... Troy Fairbanks
Kyle Gallner
American Sniper, Smile
T
Teyonah Parris
Candyman, The Photograph

Who is making Dear White People – Crew List

A look at Dear White People behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Justin Simien last helmed Haunted Mansion and Bad Hair. The film's writer Justin Simien last penned Bad Hair.

Director: Justin Simien
Screenwriter: Justin Simien
Producer: Effie Brown

Studio: Roadside Attractions
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Dear White People

Key Facts

Winner of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival's Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Talent

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2014

Completed

Changed Dear White People movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language, sexual content and drug use
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Dear White People Trailers and Clips

Dear White People

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Dear White People Release Date: When was the film released?

Dear White People was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, October 17 , 2014. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including The Best of Me, The Book of Life and Fury. As a limited release, Dear White People was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.