Carlos López Estrada's attentiveness to the headlines is made all too clear in the latest trailer now running for his theatrical feature debut Blindspotting. You also have to credit principal stars Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal who shepherd the narrative for its July 20 release, and as such, making a staunch case for a story albeit compelling, and hauntingly real.
Collin (Daveed Diggs) must make it through his final three days of probation for a chance at a new beginning. He and his troublemaking childhood best friend, Miles (Rafael Casal), work as movers, and when Collin witnesses a police shooting, the two men’s friendship is tested as they grapple with identity and their changed realities in the rapidly-gentrifying neighborhood they grew up in.
Longtime friends and collaborators, Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal co-wrote and star in this timely and wildly entertaining story about friendship and the intersection of race and class set against the backdrop of Oakland. Bursting with energy, style, and humor, and infused with the spirit of rap, hip hop, and spoken word, Blindspotting, boldly directed by Carlos López Estrada in his feature film debut, is a provocative hometown love letter that glistens with humanity.
A Summit Entertainment presentation, in association with Codeblack Films and Snoot Entertainment.Also starring are Janina Gavankar, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Ethan Embry, Tisha Campbell-Martin, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Wayne Knight. Check out the trailer below!
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