Selah and the Spades
“Private school, hard knocks.”
Synopsis
Paloma, the new girl at an esteemed prep school, is drawn into the daily aggressions of warring senior class factions. She joins the Spades and becomes friends with the Spades’ leader, an enigmatic and scheming cheerleader named Selah.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-03
Top Cast
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Lovie Simone
Selah Summers
Celeste O'Connor
Paloma Davis
Jharrel Jerome
Maxxie Ayoade
Jesse Williams
Headmaster Banton
Ana Mulvoy-Ten
Bobby Pellegrino
Evan Roe
Two Tom
Henry Hunter Hall
Tarit Toll Perilstein
Francesca Noel
Amber Bolfo
Nekhebet Kum Juch
Nuri
Gina Torres
Maybelle Summers
Bella Ferragamo
Jasika
Kristen Ivy Haynes
Malika
Greyson Cage
Reggie
Benjamin Breault
David
Krish Bhuva
Mooks
Cody Sloan
Cooper
Ali Fisher
June
Rae Bell
Lulu
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 17, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tayarisha Poe
- Screenplay & Story
- Tayarisha Poe
- Original Score
- Aska Matsumiya
- Original Title
- Selah and the Spades
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Secret Engine, Argent Pictures, Novel Pictures, MVMT, Cinereach
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tayarisha Poe
Tayarisha Poe
Aska Matsumiya
Jomo Fray
Kate Abernathy
Jill Ahrens, Ryan Ahrens, Drew Brees, Derrick Brooks, Chaz Ebert
Department Leadership Roster
Jennifer Lamb
Stunt Coordinator
Tayarisha Poe
Director
Tayarisha Poe
Screenplay
Jomo Fray
Director of Photography
Kate Abernathy
Editor
Valeria De Felice
Production Design
Jill Ahrens
Producer
Drew P. Houpt
Producer
Lucas Joaquin
Producer
Lauren McBride
Producer
Tayarisha Poe
Producer
Aska Matsumiya
Original Music Composer
Jami Villers
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Selah and the Spades
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What is Selah and the Spades about?
Paloma, the new girl at an esteemed prep school, is drawn into the daily aggressions of warring senior class factions. She joins the Spades and becomes friends with the Spades’ leader, an enigmatic and scheming cheerleader named Selah.
Who directed Selah and the Spades?
Selah and the Spades was directed by Tayarisha Poe.
Who stars in Selah and the Spades?
The principal cast of Selah and the Spades includes Lovie Simone, Celeste O'Connor, Jharrel Jerome, Jesse Williams, Ana Mulvoy-Ten.
When was Selah and the Spades released and how long is it?
Selah and the Spades was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Selah and the Spades?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Selah and the Spades was composed by Aska Matsumiya.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Selah and the Spades?
Selah and the Spades holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).