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Caged Birds

Caged Birds

Drama
2021, Movie, 1h 27min
Jordan Lucas is an affluent, Black high school senior counting down the days until college. He's constantly bullied and lacks the confidence to stand up for himself. When his prideful cousin, EJ, is humiliated by a white bully, Blake, he recruits Jordan and Kevonte, a bussed-in student from the other side of the tracks, to play a robbery prank on Blake. When the prank goes bad, the three boys struggle to avoid being caught. In the process, they are each forced to confront the personal demons that come with being Black in the suburbs.
Country: United States
Director:
Fredrick Leach
Cast:
Kamil McFadden,
Bentley Green,
Christian Menace
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Fredrick Leach
Director
Kamil McFadden
As Jordan Lucas
Bentley Green
As EJ Lucas
Christian Menace
As Kevonte Bell

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In the gripping drama "Caged Birds," three Black high school students from different walks of life are brought together by a shared struggle: being Black in the suburbs. When a prank against a white bully spirals out of control, they must navigate their complicated relationships with each other and their surroundings, all while trying to keep their secret hidden. As they confront their personal demons, they'll discover the true meaning of friendship, loyalty, and survival. With a powerful cast and a thought-provoking storyline, "Caged Birds" is a must-see for anyone who's ever felt trapped by their circumstances.

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