Way Past Cool

A somber, slow-burning look at kids forced to grow up too fast, heavy with loss and quiet resilience.

Directed by

Adam Davidson

Genres

Drama

Starring

Partap Khalsa

Overview

Based on the award-winning best seller by Jess Mowry, "Way Past Cool" is a coming-of-age story told in reverse, for it is the story of a group of young black kids and their fight to reclaim their childhood.

How it feels

Melancholic, dark and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Coming-of-age, race, survival, friendship

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild sexual content. No gore.

Note

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