Lyrical

A taut, emotionally charged slice of life that crackles with spoken word and simmering racial tension.

Directed by

Carter Stewart

Genres

Drama

Starring

AJ Dyer, Matrell Smith, Kyriaki Kyrkopoulou

Overview

A privileged, Black law student, trying to escape pressure from his dad, finds himself in a potential police violence situation with a group of adjudicated youth on probation, led by a talented spoken word artist.

How it feels

Tense, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Race, class, family, power

Content

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

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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