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Melanin

Melanin

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Melanin

"Even when you're white, Black Lives Matter."

2023

1h 58m

7.0(1 votes)

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Drama

Science Fiction

Overview

After a series of personal and professional setbacks, a white advertising executive signs up to participate in a trial for an experimental drug designed to make your skin appear tanned.

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10 featured cast members

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Ciera Angelia

Ciera Angelia

Carrington

Ken Alter

Sam Mannacot

Aaron Noble

Aaron Noble

Police Officer

Jamal Ward

Security Guard Escort

Marcus Woods

Marcus Woods

Attorney Adams

Michael James Alexander

Michael James Alexander

Prosecutor Rich

Dion Shepherd Jr.

Guy at Bar

Grover McCants

Grover McCants

Uncle Earl

Dale Dobson

Dale Dobson

Charles Benzo

Jezar Riches

Best Friend at Bar

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Directed by: Darren Brown

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