Beatnik
“Our beat is our life.”
Synopsis
Ms. Garcia is a young teacher working in a summer diversion program in inner-city Oakland. On the last day of their court-ordered class, Ms. Garcia's lesson plan is interrupted by a violent dispute between one of her students.
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BEATNIK TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2017
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mwamba Yeshitela
- Screenplay & Story
- J.D. Walker
- Original Title
- Beatnik
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- In Yo FACE Filmworks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mwamba Yeshitela
J.D. Walker, Leigha Mai-Ling, Mwamba Yeshitela
Damon Jamal, Wesley Clouden
Department Leadership Roster
J.D. Walker
Screenplay
Damon Jamal
Director of Photography
Wesley Clouden
Director of Photography
Mwamba Yeshitela
Director
Leigha Mai-Ling
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beatnik
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What is Beatnik about?
Ms. Garcia is a young teacher working in a summer diversion program in inner-city Oakland. On the last day of their court-ordered class, Ms. Garcia's lesson plan is interrupted by a violent dispute between one of her students.
Who directed Beatnik?
Beatnik was directed by Mwamba Yeshitela.
Who stars in Beatnik?
The principal cast of Beatnik includes Destiny Ekwueme, Nikki Green, Christian Aguilera, Conrad Haynes, Kev Choice.
When was Beatnik released and how long is it?
Beatnik was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 47m.