This article is about the 2014 film. For the television series, see Dear White People (TV series).
Dear White People
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
Justin Simien
Written by
Justin Simien
Produced by
Effie Brown
Ann Le
Julia Lebedev
Angel Lopez
Justin Simien
Lena Waithe
Starring
Tyler James Williams
Tessa Thompson
Kyle Gallner
Teyonah Parris
Brandon P. Bell
Malcolm Barrett
Dennis Haysbert
Cinematography
Topher Osborn
Edited by
Phillip J. Bartell
Music by
Kathryn Bostic
Production companies
Code Red Films
Duly Noted
Homegrown Pictures
Distributed by
Lionsgate
Roadside Attractions
Release dates
January 18, 2014 (2014-01-18) (Sundance)
October 17, 2014 (2014-10-17) (United States)
Running time
108 minutes[1]
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$1.3 million[2][3]
Box office
$5.4 million[3]
Dear White People is a 2014 American[4] satirical dark comedy-drama film[5][6] written, directed and co-produced by Justin Simien. The film focuses on escalating racial tensions at a fictitious, prestigious Ivy League college from the perspective of several black students. It stars Tyler James Williams, Tessa Thompson, Kyle Gallner, Teyonah Parris, Brandon P. Bell, Brittany Curran, Marque Richardson and Dennis Haysbert.
The film premiered in competition in the US Dramatic Category at 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2014.[7][8] The film had a theatrical release in United States on October 17, 2014.[9] A commercial and critical success, the film profited at the box office and received positive reviews from many professional critics. It has also been nominated for and has received several awards.
In 2017, the film was adapted into a Netflix series of the same name, also with Simien's involvement.[5][6] Like the film, the series has also enjoyed critical acclaim.
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^ abBircoll, Jamie (2014). "Marque Richardson discusses new project, 'Dear White People'". The Michigan Daily. University of Michigan.
^"'Dear White People,' 'Fishing Without Nets' Will World Premiere At Sundance 2014 (Lineup Announced)". IndieWire. Archived from the original on February 6, 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
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