: It explores the "burnout" of young male friendship as the two boys face diverging futures—one moving to a "better" neighborhood and the other stuck in a cycle of poverty and abuse.
: Much of the film is shot in gritty black and white, though it transitions into a "flooded with color" expressionistic sequence during the rave scene to mirror the characters' sensory experience. Beats(2019)
In 2019, two distinct films titled Beats were released, each exploring music culture and youth in different urban settings. One is a Scottish coming-of-age drama directed by Brian Welsh, and the other is a Netflix original set in Chicago directed by Chris Robinson. : It explores the "burnout" of young male
: After witnessing his sister's murder, August suffers from severe PTSD and agoraphobia. Romelo, working as a school security guard, discovers August's talent and helps him find his voice through hip-hop. One is a Scottish coming-of-age drama directed by