American Skin

2019
R
1h 30m

IMDb RATING

7.0/10

4.1K

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After witnessing his son murdered by a white police officer who goes uncharged, Marine veteran Lincoln ‘Linc’ Jefferson takes justice into his own hands in a series of events he hopes will finally lead to justice for his son.

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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... Read allA 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.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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IMDb RATING

7.0/10

4.1K

YOUR RATING

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Awards
- 1 win & 5 nominations total

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114 ten star ratings by single use accounts. That is shilly.

The critics panned it, legitimate reviewers here who have more than one review in their history average 2.7 stars.

7paul-lloydburrell

This Movie IS NOT A 4.3 / It's in the John Q vein with different subject matter

As I'm writing this review the rating is at a 4.3, that is absolutely ridiculous. I assume the lower ratings are from folks with deep seated issues. It's a unique movie style, and it captures you from the moment it starts. It has a gritty feel similar to a Menace To Society, Boyz in The Hood, or even Set It Off. Even if you don't like the subject matter, there is no way this movie is anything less than a 5 from the most critical reviewer. I've seen WAY worse movies with 6 and 7 ratings. This is a very well made movie and I'm only halfway through it, but had to come here to combat the low ratings which might discourage others from watching. When I initially seen the trailer it looked good, and it is just as good as the trailer depicts. Watch it, because it is powerful and poignant. It's almost a case study of sorts.

BudoSenpai

Well overdue!

Don't skip this one, it's outstanding and hits home! The haters will hate, you know who they are, the ones that say "All Lives Matter"! We need more movies like this, it's that time!

10jessoye

This film isn't anti cop.

The reasonings and arguments presented in this film are brilliant and anyone who can't see that just doesn't have the ears to hear. The writing is extraordinary and the pain is real. I watched with my teenaged sons and American Skin stayed with us for a long time as we discussed, dissected and reveled in its themes. It will probably stay with us forever. Any critic who gives this film a poor review should never be allowed to review Black film again. All their biases are out for us all to see. Mr Parker pulled this film off with a tiny budget and look what he did!! So good. ALL police departments must change their training to include deescalation protocols. Let's hope this film opens the ears, eyes and hearts of the decision makers of the training programs.

10nashoaleksi

Breath taking!!

American Skin is a breath taking film!! Very well written with an amazing performance! Very emotional and touching! Trust me if I tell you that it will shake you, cuz it made me jump!