What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Hate U Give
Angie Thomas · Book · 2018
If you loved The Hate U Give, start with The Hate U Give (2018) — a film from the same story. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Hate U Give across media.
If The Hate U Give moved you, you will appreciate these stories that unflinchingly examine the intersection of systemic injustice and personal identity.
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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 youth navigating environments defined by police brutality and the constant weight of social inequality.
Fruitvale Station
Ryan Coogler · Film · 2013
Shares 2 threads with The Hate U Give: Police Brutality, Systemic Racism.
This biographical drama shares the same heart-wrenching focus on police brutality found in The Hate U Give, grounding the tragedy in the humanity of its central character.
Get Out
Jordan Peele · Film · 2017
Explores: Racism, Gaslighting, Cultural Appropriation.
If you connected with the social commentary in The Hate U Give, you will find this film's satirical, sharp-edged exploration of modern racism equally provocative and essential.
The Hunger Games
Gary Ross · Film · 2012
Explores: Oppression, Rebellion, Sacrifice.
The Hate U Give highlights the necessity of speaking out against oppression, a theme that drives the high-stakes rebellion and defiance found in this dystopian narrative.
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 mirrors the urgent social justice themes of The Hate U Give by detailing the devastating impact of racial injustice and systemic failure on young lives.
The Chi
Lena Waithe · Series · 2018
Explores: Black experience, Community, Systemic inequality.
Fans of The Hate U Give will recognize the nuanced portrayal of community and the struggle to maintain one's values while living within a complex urban environment.
Love/Hate
Stuart Carolan · Series · 2010
Explores: organized crime, power struggles, loyalty.
If The Hate U Give hit, Love/Hate shares the thread.
Off Campus
Gina Fattore · Series · 2026
Explores: Fake Dating, Emotional Healing, Coming-of-age.
If The Hate U Give hit, Off Campus shares the thread.
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 Starr Carter faces in The Hate U Give, offering a deep dive into the roots of inequality.
Nice White Parents
Serial Productions & The New York Times · Podcast · 2022
Explores: systemic inequality, educational reform, privilege and power.
Just as The Hate U Give explores the tension of navigating different worlds, this series exposes how privilege and power dynamics shape the reality of public education.
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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, though Angie Thomas wrote it as a reaction to the police shooting of Oscar Grant. While the novel is not a direct retelling of real events, the story was expanded from a short story Thomas wrote while in college.
Should I read The Hate U Give before watching the movie?
You can choose to read the book or watch the movie first, as both versions share the same narrative about Starr Carter. The Hate U Give movie, released in 2018, is an adaptation of the 2017 debut novel written by Angie Thomas.
Who is the narrator of The Hate U Give?
The Hate U Give is narrated by Starr Carter, a 16-year-old girl. The story follows her experiences as she navigates life between her poor neighborhood and the elite, predominantly white private school she attends, eventually becoming involved in a national movement following a police shooting.
Is The Hate U Give the debut novel by Angie Thomas?
Yes, The Hate U Give is the debut novel by author Angie Thomas. Published in 2017, the book grew from a short story she originally wrote during her college years in response to the police shooting of Oscar Grant.