Burning Sands

 is an American drama movie directed by Gerard McMurray, from a screenplay by McMurray and Christine Berg, and starring Trevor Jackson, Alfre Woodard, Steve Harris, Tosin Cole, DeRon Horton, and Trevante Rhodes. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2017, then it became available for streaming on Netflix on March 10, 2017.

Summary
"Promising student Zurich opens his eyes to some hard truths when his fraternity's violent hazing escalates into a disastrous hell night."

- Official Netflix synopsis

Cast and Characters

 * Trevor Jackson as Zurich
 * Alfre Woodard as Professor Hughes
 * Steve Harris as Dean Richardson
 * Tosin Cole as Frank
 * DeRon Horton as Earnest
 * Jeremy Rudd as Christopher
 * Dominique Mari as Tiffany
 * Mitchell Edwards as Stephon
 * Christian Robinson as Big Country
 * Trevante Rhodes as Fernander
 * Malik Bazille as Dwight
 * Octavius J Johnson as Ron
 * Rotimi Akinosho as Edwin
 * Serayah as Angel
 * Nafessa Williams as Toya
 * Imani Hakim as Rochon
 * Adriyan Rae as Candy
 * Racquel Bianca John as Joy
 * Chiké Okonkwo as Breyton

Awards
This movie has received four nominations.