BEAUTY

 is an American drama film directed by Andrew Dosunmu, written and co-produced by Lena Waithe. The movie follows follows a woman living with her family in 1980s New Jersey on the verge of becoming known worldwide as a singer. It premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival and was released on Netflix on June 29, 2022.

Summary
"A young singer on the brink of a promising career finds herself torn between a domineering family, industry pressures and her love for her girlfriend."

- Official Netflix synopsis

"A gifted young Black woman struggles to maintain her voice and identity after she’s offered a lucrative recording contract, setting off a fierce battle between her family, the label, and her closest friend to determine who will guide her as she makes the journey to become a star."

- Official Netflix logline

Cast and Characters

 * Gracie Marie Bradley as Beauty
 * Aleyse Shannon as Jasmine
 * Niecy Nash as Beauty's Mother
 * Giancarlo Esposito as Beauty's Father
 * Kyle Bary as Abel
 * Micheal Ward as Cain
 * Sharon Stone as Colonizer
 * Sarah Stavrou as Jasmine's Mother
 * James Urbaniak as Irv Merlin