Dear White People (2014)

Justin Simien's feature length debut is such an intelligent take on race relations in the U.S. that it will easily go over the head of defensive white people everywhere. This is the kind of thoughtful, purposeful meditation we need on this subject, and it will probably be dismissed in the national conversation as race-baiting. Simien sets up a well-rounded cast of characters who never fall into stereotypes, and constantly evolve throughout the film. His script is poignant and clever, and the film is beautifully shot. I want to call this a do not miss, but only if you actually listen to what it has to say, and don't make up your mind what it says before you go in.

Grade: A-
3D: N/A
Easter Egg: Sort of

Starring: Tyler James Williams, Tessa Thompson, Kyle Gallner
Director: Justin Simien
Writer(s): Justin Simien
RT: 108 min
Rating: Rated R for language, sexual content and drug use