"The difficulty does not lie in finding new ideas, but in escaping the long outdated belief in old ones."
: The film deals with themes of grief, systemic violence, and the healing power of music .
: After witnessing his sister's murder, August suffers from severe PTSD and agoraphobia. Romelo, working as a school security guard, discovers August's talent and helps him find his voice through hip-hop. Beats(2019)
: Much of the film is shot in gritty black and white, though it transitions into a "flooded with color" expressionistic sequence during the rave scene to mirror the characters' sensory experience. : The film deals with themes of grief,
In 2019, two distinct films titled Beats were released, each exploring music culture and youth in different urban settings. One is a Scottish coming-of-age drama directed by Brian Welsh, and the other is a Netflix original set in Chicago directed by Chris Robinson. : Much of the film is shot in