Becoming a star is a dream some can never pursue, and some would argue that watching that journey from the sidelines is an experience in itself. This is precisely why Netflix subscribers should definitely be excited about the Beauty movie.
Emmy and Westworld award-winning actress Lena Waithe, who fans know for her award-winning work on the Netflix series Masters of None and the Showtime show The Chi, is the talented person responsible for writing the screenplay for Beauty. In the director’s chair of this well-crafted title is Andrew Dosunmu.
As far as the cast of Beauty is concerned, there is no shortage of incredibly talented people who make up this stellar ensemble. Included in the lineup leading the way as the titular character is Gracie Marie Bradley. Playing her parents are Claws actress Niecy Nash and Better Call Saul’s Giancarlo Esposito. Also in the mix are Kyle Bary, Michael Ward, Joey Bada$$ and Sharon Stone.
When it comes to length, Beauty has a reasonable runtime, clocking in at an hour and forty minutes, making it an ideal choice for movie night. The independent feature film that premiered at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival has been described by the streaming giant as an emotional and cerebral LGBTQ film that falls into the dramatic romance genre.
synopsis of beauty
The R-rated drama is set in the 1980s and follows an up-and-coming and talented young singer named Beauty. She is offered a record deal that could change her life, but is warned that the journey to stardom is not an easy one.
The young star must navigate a treacherous and demanding world while trying to survive the fierce battle between her family, friends and the label. Beauty’s passion for singing and her determination to succeed will no doubt be put to the test, resulting in a riveting effort subscribers shouldn’t miss.
Here is the official synopsis for Beauty:
A talented young black woman struggles to maintain her voice and identity after being offered a lucrative recording contract, sparking a fierce battle between her family, the record label and her closest friend to determine who will guide her on her journey to becoming in a star Starring Niecy Nash, Giancarlo Esposito, Gracie Marie Bradley and Sharon Stone, BEAUTY is written by Lena Waithe and directed by Andrew Dosunmu.
beauty trailer
Here is the official trailer for Beauty.
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