The Gaze
“An act of seeing. Of seeing THEM.”
Synopsis
In all my years of doing press, I've been repeatedly asked about the white gaze. Rarely have I been set upon about the Black gaze; or the gaze distilled. This is an answer to a question rarely asked.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Jenkins
- Original Score
- Nicholas Britell
- Original Title
- The Gaze
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Jenkins
Nicholas Britell
James Laxton
Daniel Morfesis
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Jenkins
Director
James Laxton
Director of Photography
Caroline Eselin
Costume Design
Daniel Morfesis
Editor
Nicholas Britell
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gaze
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gaze about?
In all my years of doing press, I've been repeatedly asked about the white gaze. Rarely have I been set upon about the Black gaze; or the gaze distilled. This is an answer to a question rarely asked.
Who directed The Gaze?
The Gaze was directed by Barry Jenkins.
Who stars in The Gaze?
The principal cast of The Gaze includes Frank Oakley III, Thuso Mbedu, Aaron Pierre, Lucius Baston, Mychal-Bella Bowman.
When was The Gaze released and how long is it?
The Gaze was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gaze?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gaze was composed by Nicholas Britell.