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American Skin

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Lincoln Jefferson, an Iraqi War 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, he takes matters into his own hands to seek justice.
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Brian Lowry CNN.com Jan 14, 2021
American Skin is worth seeing, for the issues Parker seeks to address, even if it only partially works in leaving a mark. Go to Full Review Nicolas Rapold New York Times Jan 14, 2021
Instead of lending immediacy, the padded-out documentary conceit only spotlights the stiltedness, and Parker falls short of building credible drama out of urgent issues. Go to Full Review Tim Grierson Screen International Sep 4, 2019
Infuriatingly manipulative and insufferably preachy, "American Skin" examines the cultural issues tearing apart our nation and reduces them to cheap theatrics. Go to Full Review Steven Warner In Review Online Jun 5, 2021
An embarrassing and ham-fisted production posing as a topical provocation on police brutality and race relations in modern American society. Go to Full Review tt stern-enzi Fox19 (Cincinnati, OH) Mar 16, 2021
A smart move to get Spike Lee involved as a producer, as it's right in his wheelhouse...we should really be paying attention to this issue. Go to Full Review Tony Baker Tony Baker Comedy Feb 5, 2021
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Gianluca R @rei_lex Jun 8, 2026 Great acting, sad story, even saddest ending. But the dialogues, that makes you understand the essence of hidden racism in USA, are a piece of gem in this movie. A must see. See more Rolando R @Rolando275 Jan 23, 2026 Have to watch this movie to the end Powerful and Thought provoking See more A L. @bdif37 Sep 25, 2025 This movie is a excellent way to see how people see things differently form a police and cultural perspective: excellent film! See more Ken M @RT69672459 Jan 31, 2025 Don't listen to the so-called critics—they're old and judgmental. I thought this would be another 'We Shall Overcome' movie, but to my delight, it was original and bold. This film was deep, capturing the way many Americans feel if they had the courage to stand their ground. It was well-written and well-acted. See more Jul 31, 2022 Great and powerful movie, any and everyone should see. See more Sep 27, 2021 I watched this movie with my 13 year son, it was powerful. We respect the commentary that the police convicted gave. We felt the empathy of the father. The movement at the end was everything. Those racial profiling needs to END. See more Read all reviews
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Nate Parker

Director

Nate Parker

Lincoln "Linc" Jefferson

Milauna Jackson

Tayana Jefferson

Tony Espinosa

Kajani Jefferson

Omari Hardwick

Omar "Derwood" Scott

Beau Knapp

Officer Mike Randall

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Movie Info

Synopsis Lincoln Jefferson, an Iraqi War 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, he takes matters into his own hands to seek justice.
Director
Nate Parker
Producer
Lukas Behnken, Tarak Ben Ammar, Mark Burg
Screenwriter
Nate Parker
Production Co
Eagle Pictures, Tiny Giant Entertainment, Sterling Light Productions
Rating
R (Language Throughout|Some Violence)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 15, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA)
$100.0K
Runtime
1h 29m
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