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Between the World and Me (2020)
TV Special | 85 min | Documentary

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Between the World and Me (2020)

TV Special | 85 min | Documentary

The special will include powerful readings from Ta-Nehisi Coates' book, it will also incorporate documentary footage from the actors' home life, archival footage, and animation.

Director

Kamilah Forbes

Writers

Ta-Nehisi Coates (book) | David Teague (adapted for the screen by) | Lauren Whitehead (Adapted For the Stage By)

Producers

Geoff Martz | Alisa Payne

Cinematographers

Jerry Henry (cinematography) | Christine Ng

Editors

Daysha Broadway | Keith L. Davis | Ephraim Kirkwood | Terilyn A. Shropshire | David Teague

Casting Director

Karyn Wheat Powers

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 21, 2020

Release date

Nov 21, 2020 (United States)

Awards

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 2 wins & 4 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
28 cast members

Name	Known for
Mahershala Ali Self Self See fewer	Leave the World Behind (2023)
Angela Bassett Self Self See fewer	Black Panther (2018)
Ta-Nehisi Coates Self Self See fewer	Wrong Answer
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Alicia Garza Self Self See fewer	Use of Force: The Policing of Black America (2022)
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