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American Skin

American Skin

It's Time To Change The Narrative.

20197.11h 30m

Overview

A Marine veteran working as a school janitor tries to mend his relationship with his son after a divorce. When his son is killed by a police officer found innocent without standing trial, he takes matters into his own hands.

Directed by Nate Parker
Written by Nate Parker
Produced by Tarak Ben Ammar, Lukas Behnken, Mark Burg
Box OfficeBudget: $5.0M0

Top Cast

Omari Hardwick

Omari Hardwick

Omar 'Derwood' Scott

Theo Rossi

Theo Rossi

Officer Dominic Reyes

Beau Knapp

Beau Knapp

Officer Mike Randall

Larry Sullivan

Larry Sullivan

Clay Dwyer

Nate Parker

Nate Parker

Lincoln 'Linc' Jefferson

Shane Paul McGhie

Shane Paul McGhie

Jordin King

Milauna Jackson

Milauna Jackson

Tayana Jefferson

Brighton Sharbino

Brighton Sharbino

Megan

Nicole Randall Johnson

Nicole Randall Johnson

Tammi

Karibel Rodriguez

Karibel Rodriguez

Officer Costa

About American Skin

American Skin is a crime, drama film released in 2019. Directed by Nate Parker, it stars Omari Hardwick, Theo Rossi, Beau Knapp. A Marine veteran working as a school janitor tries to mend his relationship with his son after a divorce. When his son is killed by a police officer found innocent without standing trial, he takes matters into his own hands.

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