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BlacKkKlansman

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Synopsis

"BlacKkKlansman," directed by Spike Lee, is a powerful biographical crime comedy released in 2018 that follows the true story of Ron Stallworth (John David Washington), the first African-American detective to serve in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Set in the 1970s, Stallworth goes undercover to infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan, with the help of his colleague Flip Zimmerman (Adam Driver), who poses as him during in-person meetings. As they delve deeper into the Klan's activities, Stallworth and Zimmerman find themselves entangled in a dangerous web of racism and violence. The film deftly weaves together elements of humor, suspense, and social commentary, touching on themes of race, power, and identity. Laura Harrier delivers a standout performance as Patrice, a passionate civil rights activist, while Topher Grace shines as the enigmatic Klan leader David Duke. With its sharp writing, stellar cast, and thought-provoking narrative, "BlacKkKlansman" offers a gripping and timely exploration of America's fraught history of racial tensions and the enduring struggle for justice and equality.

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Movie Details

Director
Adam Driver, John David Washington, Laura Harrier, Spike Lee, Topher Grace
Release Year
2018
Runtime
Runtime not available
Genre
Biography, Comedy, Crime
MPAA Rating
R

Ratings & Box Office

IMDb Rating (out of 10)
Not rated
Metascore (out of 100)
83.0
Box Office
Not available

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