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Being Black Enough
Genres
ComedyDrama
Overview
A young Black man, raised in a White neighborhood, ridiculed for not being "Black enough" decides to go to the hood to hang out with his gangster cousin and discover what it really means to be "Black." He eventually faces the harsh reality of gang violence, drugs and police confrontation.
Details
Budget
$23000
Revenue
$0
Runtime
91 min
Release Date
2018-02-16
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
6
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Devin Rice
Cody
Danielle Jaffey
Jennifer
Jacqueline Rice
Serah
Bruce Lemon
Kyle
D.J. Hale
Will
Marcus Folaji Ajose
Barry
Matthew-David Smith
Deshawn
Joshua Walker
Marcus
Peter DiVito
John
Olga Natividad
Wendy
David 'Blak' Plascencia
Jorge (as David Plascencia)
Mark E. Ridley
James
Gina Jackson
Michelle
Eric Anthony
Jose
Isabella Bazler
White Girl
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