In the R-rated romantic drama "Beauty," director Andrew Dosunmu crafts a poignant narrative about love, identity, and societal expectation. The film, produced by Michael Ellenberg and Rishi Rajani from a screenplay by Lena Waithe, follows a young singer whose rising fame places immense pressure on a deeply private relationship. The ensemble cast, led by Giancarlo Esposito and Sharon Stone, includes powerful performances from James Urbaniak, Niecy Nash, Micheal Ward, and Joey Bada$$. They are joined by Aleyse Shannon, Gracie Marie Bradley, Carla Carvalho, Kyle Bary, Andre Ozim, Cory Stonebrook, and Aaron Morton, who populate this intimate and visually striking world. Over its 95-minute runtime, "Beauty" explores the complex sacrifices demanded when personal desire collides with public persona.
