Beats

Beats is an American coming-of-age-drama film directed by Chris Robinson. The movie follows a reclusive, teenage music prodigy who forms an unlikely friendship with a struggling producer.

Beats is the ultimate ode to Chicago's South Side, and its long history of creating music that forms the city's beating heart.

Summary
"On Chicago's South Side, hip-hop prodigy August Monroe navigates crippling anxiety and new creative frontiers with the help of an unlikely mentor."

- Netflix Synopsis

In this coming-of-age drama, a reclusive teenage musical prodigy forms an unlikely friendship with a down-on-his-luck high school security guard. United by their mutual love of hip hop, they try to free each other from the demons of their past and break into the city's music scene.

Cast and Characters

 * Khalil Everage as August Monroe
 * Evan J. Simpson as Lazarus 'Laz'
 * Ashley Jackson as Niyah
 * Ahmad N. Ferguson as Boy in Blue
 * Uzo Aduba as Carla Monroe
 * Megan Sousa as Kari
 * Jeremy Phillips as Vern
 * Ariana Burks as Leshea


 * Skye Sparks as Elizabeth
 * Anthony Anderson as Romelo Reese
 * Emayatzy Corinealdi as Vanessa Robinson
 * Paul Walter Hauser as Terrence
 * Michael David Hammond as Big Dude
 * Dave East as Mister Ford
 * Seandrea Sledge as Queen Cabrini