Underestimate The Hate U Give at your own risk - sure, it may be a “YA film”, but the themes are anything but trivial and/or infantile. This is raw, pertinent, honest filmmaking that conveys an important message without ever preaching or speaking down to its viewers. While it may not go as deep as other films have, it is certainly a worthy standout in a year full of exemplary race-centric features. The film primarily succeeds on the back of an incredibly well-cast ensemble. A