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Beats

2019, Movie, 1h 49min

An agoraphobic hip-hop prodigy and a disgraced former music manager cross paths in Chicago’s South Side and help each other face demons of their pasts.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic Dan Jolin

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...an affecting, day-and-night-in-the-life portrayal of a friendship, given warmth and bittersweet depth by Ortega and Macdonald in a pair of natural, fresh performances.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Wendy Ide

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...a terrific little film that combines the earthy humour and honesty of a Shane Meadows movie with an unexpected expressionistic section...

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Danny Brogan

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With its banging soundtrack, questionable casual sportswear, and news bulletins playing in the background, director Brian Welsh captures this time period perfectly.

Read full review at Common Sense Media

Critic Filip Kruse

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...lyckas med något otroligt. Dess kraft liksom smyger sig på under speltidens gång, och en på ytan lättsam festfilm blir istället något betydligt mer potent.

Read full review at Filmtopp

Critic Tue Løkkegaard

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...ikke bare en romantisk idealisering af de rå hjørner og den pumpende musik, men et indblik i de reelle menneskelige omkostninger i dagens sociale klima.

Read full review at Soundvenue

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In the rough streets of Chicago's South Side, a young hip-hop prodigy named August struggles to overcome his fears and anxieties after witnessing a traumatic event. With the help of a former music manager who sees potential in the young artist, August begins to find his voice and face his demons. Together, they embark on a journey to create music that speaks to their experiences and helps them heal. But as they get closer to success, the weight of their past threatens to tear them apart. Will they be able to overcome their personal struggles and make their dreams a reality?

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Beats was released for streaming on June 19, 2019.