If you loved
The Hate U Give
Angie Thomas · Book · 2018
If you loved The Hate U Give, you will appreciate how these stories confront systemic injustice through the lens of personal, lived experiences.
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Adaptation
The Hate U Give
Film · 2018
Films on the same thread
La Haine
Film · 1995
Shares 2 threads with The Hate U Give: Police brutality, Systemic racism.
Like The Hate U Give, this film captures the raw tension of police brutality and the feeling of alienation that young people experience while navigating volatile social landscapes.
Fruitvale Station
Ryan Coogler · Film · 2013
Shares 2 threads with The Hate U Give: Police Brutality, Systemic Racism.
This biographical drama mirrors the emotional core of The Hate U Give by humanizing victims of police violence and exploring the devastating consequences of systemic racial injustice.
Get Out
Jordan Peele · Film · 2017
Explores: Racism, Gaslighting, Cultural Appropriation.
Much like the protagonist in The Hate U Give, the lead here must navigate a predominantly white environment where subtle and overt racism creates an atmosphere of constant danger.
The Help
Film · 2011
Explores: Racial Injustice, Female Empowerment, Civil Rights.
This film shares the focus on racial injustice found in The Hate U Give, centering on the courage required to speak out against oppressive societal structures despite personal risk.
Series on the same thread
When They See Us
Ava DuVernay · Series · 2019
Shares 2 threads with The Hate U Give: Systemic racism, Police brutality.
This series echoes the central conflict of The Hate U Give by highlighting the tragic impact of wrongful accusations and the systemic failure of the justice system for youth.
The Chi
Lena Waithe · Series · 2018
Explores: Black experience, Community, Systemic inequality.
Similar to The Hate U Give, this story provides an intimate look at community activism and the struggle to maintain one's identity while living within a systemic inequality.
Heartstopper
Alice Oseman · Series · 2022
Explores: First Love, Self-Discovery, High School.
While the subject matter differs, this series features the same authentic coming-of-age emotional depth that defined the personal growth of Starr Carter in The Hate U Give.
Off Campus
Gina Fattore · Series · 2026
Explores: Fake Dating, Emotional Healing, Coming-of-age.
If you valued the high school setting of The Hate U Give, you will appreciate how this story explores the complexities of relationships and identity during formative years.
Podcasts on the same thread
1619
The New York Times · Podcast · 2019
Shares a thread with The Hate U Give: systemic racism.
This podcast provides the historical context for the systemic racism that drives the narrative in The Hate U Give, connecting personal stories to the broader national struggle.
Nice White Parents
Serial Productions & The New York Times · Podcast · 2022
Explores: systemic inequality, educational reform, privilege and power.
This investigative series complements The Hate U Give by examining how privilege and systemic inequality shape the educational institutions that Starr Carter has to navigate every day.
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Common questions
Is The Hate U Give based on a true story?
The Hate U Give is a work of fiction. Author Angie Thomas expanded the novel from a short story she wrote while in college. The narrative was inspired by her personal reaction to the police shooting of Oscar Grant rather than being a direct account of real events.
Was The Hate U Give adapted into a film?
Yes, The Hate U Give was adapted into a feature film in 2018. The movie follows the same core premise as the 2017 young adult novel, centering on Starr Carter, a sixteen-year-old girl who witnesses a police shooting and navigates the aftermath in her community and school.
Who is the main character in The Hate U Give?
The Hate U Give is narrated by Starr Carter. She is a sixteen-year-old black girl living in a poor neighborhood who attends an elite private school. Her life changes when she becomes the sole witness to a police shooting, forcing her to navigate two distinct worlds.
Is The Hate U Give the first novel by Angie Thomas?
Yes, The Hate U Give is the debut novel by author Angie Thomas. It was published in 2017 and later adapted into a film in 2018. The story originated from a short story Thomas wrote during her time in college.