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Today’s topic is American Skin, a drama film written and directed by Nate Parker. It’s about a man named Lincoln Jefferson, a U.S. Marine veteran who works as a janitor at a prestigious junior high school, attempts to mend his relationship with his son after a divorce. One night, during a routine police traffic stop, the boy is shot and killed in front of Jefferson. After the officer is cleared of wrongdoing without having to face trial, Jefferson is forced to take matters into his own hands.

The film had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2019. It is scheduled to be released on January 15, 2021, by Vertical Entertainment. The film had some negative and positive reviews.

I think it will be a great film. What would you do if your son was killed by anyone? So far, from what I have seen, the film makes sense. A police officer cleared from wrongdoing after just shooting a man’s son with no weapon. It’s enough to make you want to take matters into your own hands. So be sure to keep an eye open for Nate Parker’s film American Skin comping soon. I’m Gail Nobles and I’ll be bringing you more news again soon.