Between the World and Me
2020, English. Directed by Kamilah Forbes.
Based on Ta-Nehisi Coates’ #1 New York Times bestseller and originally adapted and staged by the Apollo Theater, this special combines elements of that production - including powerful readings from Coates’ book - with documentary footage from the actors’ home life, archival footage, and animation.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Between the World and Me is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India.
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- Released
- 21 November 2020
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ta-Nehisi Coates
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What Between the World and Me is based on
Between the World and Me is based on Between the World and Me (2015) by Ta-Nehisi Coates, published by Spiegel & Grau.
2015
Between the World and Me
By Ta-Nehisi Coates
Published by Spiegel & Grau
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Between the World and Me: quick answers
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How long is Between the World and Me?
Between the World and Me runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does Between the World and Me have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Between the World and Me on?
Between the World and Me is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Between the World and Me?
If you liked Between the World and Me, try All That Breathes, Van Gogh: Painted with Words, Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet.
Who directed Between the World and Me?
Between the World and Me (2020) was directed by Kamilah Forbes and stars Ta-Nehisi Coates, Angela Bassett, Alicia Garza.
What is Between the World and Me based on?
Between the World and Me is based on Between the World and Me (2015) by Ta-Nehisi Coates, published by Spiegel & Grau.