Caged Birds
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fredrick Leach
- Original Title
- Caged Birds
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fredrick Leach
Department Leadership Roster
Fredrick Leach
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Caged Birds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Caged Birds about?
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.
Who directed Caged Birds?
Caged Birds was directed by Fredrick Leach.
Who stars in Caged Birds?
The principal cast of Caged Birds includes Kamil McFadden, Bentley Green, Christian Menace.
When was Caged Birds released and how long is it?
Caged Birds was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.