Black Belts
Synopsis
KJ, an offbeat middle schooler and martial arts movie nerd from Compton, challenges the top dojos in South LA, wearing his uncle’s old black belt. But when his former fighter dad gets too involved, both learn there’s more to life than keeping your guard up.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Glover
- Screenplay & Story
- Xavier Stiles, Spencer Glover
- Original Score
- Ambrose Akinmusire
- Original Title
- Black Belts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Glover
Xavier Stiles, Spencer Glover
Ambrose Akinmusire
Bongani Mlambo
Alex Ivany
Carlo Fiorio, Jason Alvidrez, Adam Nusinow, Katherine Sarafian, Andy Keeter
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer Glover
Director
Xavier Stiles
Writer
Alex Ivany
Editor
Terry Watson
Production Design
Mychal Guyton
Producer
Bongani Mlambo
Director of Photography
Ambrose Akinmusire
Original Music Composer
Phillip Domfeh
Producer
Spencer Glover
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Belts
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What is Black Belts about?
KJ, an offbeat middle schooler and martial arts movie nerd from Compton, challenges the top dojos in South LA, wearing his uncle’s old black belt. But when his former fighter dad gets too involved, both learn there’s more to life than keeping your guard up.
Who directed Black Belts?
Black Belts was directed by Spencer Glover.
Who stars in Black Belts?
The principal cast of Black Belts includes Seth Carr, G. Smokey Campbell, Anthea Neri, Tremayne Norris, Godderick Alucard.
When was Black Belts released and how long is it?
Black Belts was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Belts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Belts was composed by Ambrose Akinmusire.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Belts?
Black Belts holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).