Melanin

Jan 21, 2023

1h 58m

★ 7.0

Even when you're white, Black Lives Matter.

Overview

After a series of personal and professional setbacks, a white advertising executive signs up to participate in a trial for an experimental drug designed to make your skin appear tanned.

Genres

Adventure

Drama

Science Fiction

Production Companies

Coattails Entertainment

Darren Brown Films

Melanin Trailers

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Cast

Carrington

Ciera Angelia

Sam Mannacot

Ken Alter

Police Officer

Aaron Noble

Security Guard Escort

Jamal Ward

Attorney Adams

Marcus Woods

Prosecutor Rich

Michael James Alexander

Guy at Bar

Dion Shepherd Jr.

Uncle Earl

Grover McCants

Charles Benzo

Dale Dobson

Best Friend at Bar

Jezar Riches

Black Mike

Mari G.

Mike

Robert Francis

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6.5

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6.2

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6.3

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6.7

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7.1

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6.9

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7.2

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0.0

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8.1

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5.1

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6.2

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7.1

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