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''Skin'' is a 2018 American
biographical drama A biographical film or biopic () is a film that dramatizes the life of a non-fictional or historically-based person or people. Such films show the life of a historical person and the central character's real name is used. They differ from docudra ...
film written and directed by Israeli-born filmmaker
Guy Nattiv Guy Nattiv (born May 24, 1973) is an Israeli film director, screenwriter and producer who lives and works in the United States. His film ''Skin'' won an Oscar for best short film at the 91st Academy Awards. As of May 2021, Nattiv and Moshe Mizr ...
. The film stars
Jamie Bell Andrew James Matfin Bell (born 14 March 1986) is an English actor and dancer. He rose to prominence for his debut role in ''Billy Elliot'' (2000), for which he won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, becoming one of the youngest ...
,
Danielle Macdonald Danielle Louise Macdonald (born 19 May 1991) is an Australian actress, known for her lead roles as Patricia "Patti" Dombrowski in the drama film '' Patti Cake$'' (2017), and Willowdean Dickson in ''Dumplin (2018). She is also known for her r ...
,
Daniel Henshall Daniel Edwin Henshall (born 9 August 1982) is an Australian film, television and theatre actor, known for his work in ''Snowtown'', ''The Babadook'' and '' Turn: Washington's Spies''. Early life and education Born and raised in Sydney, Austra ...
,
Bill Camp Bill Camp (born 1963/1964) is an American actor. He has played supporting roles in many films such as '' Lincoln'' (2012), ''Compliance'' (2012), ''12 Years a Slave'' (2013), '' Love & Mercy'' (2015), ''Loving'' (2016), ''Molly's Game'' (2017), ...
,
Louisa Krause Louisa Noel Krause (born May 20, 1986) is an American actress. After studying drama in college, Krause appeared in numerous off-Broadway productions while also appearing in episodes of New York-based network television series. Her first film role ...
,
Zoe Colletti Zoe Margaret Colletti (born November 27, 2001) is an American actress. She made her acting debut in the television pilot of ''American Men'' (2006) and played her first major-film role in '' Annie'' (2014). Colletti appeared in 2018 films ''Wildl ...
,
Kylie Rogers Kylie Rogers is an American actress, best known for playing the role of Minx Lawrence in ''The Whispers''. She also stars as Anna Beam in '' Miracles from Heaven''. Since 2018, Rogers has a recurring role as the younger version of the main charac ...
, Colbi Gannett,
Mike Colter Mike Randal Colter (born August 26, 1976) is an American actor best known for his role as Luke Cage in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in the streaming television series ''Luke Cage'' (2016–2018), '' The Defenders'' (2017), and '' Jes ...
, and
Vera Farmiga Vera Ann Farmiga ( ; born August 6, 1973) is an American actress who is best known for portraying paranormal investigator Lorraine Warren in the Conjuring Universe films '' The Conjuring'' (2013), '' The Conjuring 2'' (2016), '' Annabelle Come ...
. The film is inspired by the true story of an American neo-Nazi skinhead named Bryon Widner. ''Skin'' had its world premiere at the
2018 Toronto International Film Festival The 43rd annual Toronto International Film Festival was held from September 6 to 16, 2018. In June 2018, the TIFF organizers announced a program to ensure that at least 20 percent of all film critics and journalists given press accreditation to ...
on September 8, 2018 and was released on June 27, 2019 through
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before a wide release on July 26, 2019 by A24.


Plot

After a recent incident, which involves the burning of a
mosque A mosque (; from ar, مَسْجِد, masjid, ; literally "place of ritual prostration"), also called masjid, is a Place of worship, place of prayer for Muslims. Mosques are usually covered buildings, but can be any place where prayers (sujud) ...
in his hometown, disillusioned
Neo-Nazi Neo-Nazism comprises the post–World War II militant, social, and political movements that seek to revive and reinstate Nazi ideology. Neo-Nazis employ their ideology to promote hatred and racial supremacy (often white supremacy), attack r ...
skinhead A skinhead is a member of a subculture which originated among working class youths in London, England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Wales to its west and Scotland to its nor ...
Bryon Widner (
Jamie Bell Andrew James Matfin Bell (born 14 March 1986) is an English actor and dancer. He rose to prominence for his debut role in ''Billy Elliot'' (2000), for which he won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, becoming one of the youngest ...
) decides to leave the white supremacist movement. He marries a local resident Julie Price (
Danielle Macdonald Danielle Louise Macdonald (born 19 May 1991) is an Australian actress, known for her lead roles as Patricia "Patti" Dombrowski in the drama film '' Patti Cake$'' (2017), and Willowdean Dickson in ''Dumplin (2018). She is also known for her r ...
) and begins to work odd jobs alongside undocumented workers, who begin to accept him due to his decision to stop being a racist. White supremacist members retaliate by shooting out his home with him and a pregnant Julie inside, but both are unharmed. When Bryon steps out to confront them, he sees his dog hanging from a tree. To prevent the supremacists from doing further harm to his family, Bryon meets with political activist
Daryle Lamont Jenkins Daryle Lamont Jenkins (born July 22, 1968) is an American political activist, best known for founding One People's Project, an organization based in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Jenkins serves as its executive director. Early life Jenkins was b ...
(
Mike Colter Mike Randal Colter (born August 26, 1976) is an American actor best known for his role as Luke Cage in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in the streaming television series ''Luke Cage'' (2016–2018), '' The Defenders'' (2017), and '' Jes ...
) and FBI agent Marks (
Mary Stuart Masterson Mary Stuart Masterson (born June 28, 1966) is an American actress and director. She has starred in the films '' At Close Range'' (1986), '' Some Kind of Wonderful'' (1987), '' Chances Are'' (1989), '' Fried Green Tomatoes'' (1991) and '' Benny & ...
). Using information Bryon has provided them, the FBI raids the white supremacist compound. Krager (
Bill Camp Bill Camp (born 1963/1964) is an American actor. He has played supporting roles in many films such as '' Lincoln'' (2012), ''Compliance'' (2012), ''12 Years a Slave'' (2013), '' Love & Mercy'' (2015), ''Loving'' (2016), ''Molly's Game'' (2017), ...
), one of the supremacists, is arrested. In the aftermath of the supremacist raid, Jenkins continues heading the
One People's Project One Peoples Project (OPP) is an organisation founded in 2000 to monitor and publish information about alleged racist and far-right groups and individuals, mostly in the United States. The group has about fifteen volunteers in addition to its most ...
and remains good friends with Bryon. Bryon himself undergoes two years of surgeries to have all his face and hand tattoos removed. He works on getting a degree in criminal psychology and speaks around the country about tolerance and inclusion from his own experience.


Cast

*
Jamie Bell Andrew James Matfin Bell (born 14 March 1986) is an English actor and dancer. He rose to prominence for his debut role in ''Billy Elliot'' (2000), for which he won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, becoming one of the youngest ...
as Bryon "Pitbull" Widner ** Tyler Williamson as young Bryon Widner *
Vera Farmiga Vera Ann Farmiga ( ; born August 6, 1973) is an American actress who is best known for portraying paranormal investigator Lorraine Warren in the Conjuring Universe films '' The Conjuring'' (2013), '' The Conjuring 2'' (2016), '' Annabelle Come ...
as Shareen Krager *
Danielle Macdonald Danielle Louise Macdonald (born 19 May 1991) is an Australian actress, known for her lead roles as Patricia "Patti" Dombrowski in the drama film '' Patti Cake$'' (2017), and Willowdean Dickson in ''Dumplin (2018). She is also known for her r ...
as Julie Price *
Mike Colter Mike Randal Colter (born August 26, 1976) is an American actor best known for his role as Luke Cage in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in the streaming television series ''Luke Cage'' (2016–2018), '' The Defenders'' (2017), and '' Jes ...
as
Daryle Lamont Jenkins Daryle Lamont Jenkins (born July 22, 1968) is an American political activist, best known for founding One People's Project, an organization based in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Jenkins serves as its executive director. Early life Jenkins was b ...
*
Bill Camp Bill Camp (born 1963/1964) is an American actor. He has played supporting roles in many films such as '' Lincoln'' (2012), ''Compliance'' (2012), ''12 Years a Slave'' (2013), '' Love & Mercy'' (2015), ''Loving'' (2016), ''Molly's Game'' (2017), ...
as Fred "Hammer" Krager *
Mary Stuart Masterson Mary Stuart Masterson (born June 28, 1966) is an American actress and director. She has starred in the films '' At Close Range'' (1986), '' Some Kind of Wonderful'' (1987), '' Chances Are'' (1989), '' Fried Green Tomatoes'' (1991) and '' Benny & ...
as Jackie Marks *
Daniel Henshall Daniel Edwin Henshall (born 9 August 1982) is an Australian film, television and theatre actor, known for his work in ''Snowtown'', ''The Babadook'' and '' Turn: Washington's Spies''. Early life and education Born and raised in Sydney, Austra ...
as Slayer * Ari Barkan as Bulldog * Justin Wilson as Mike * Scott Thomas as Sean * Michael Villar as Jerry * Rob Figueroa as Prophet * Russel Posner as Gavin *
Louisa Krause Louisa Noel Krause (born May 20, 1986) is an American actress. After studying drama in college, Krause appeared in numerous off-Broadway productions while also appearing in episodes of New York-based network television series. Her first film role ...
as April *
Zoe Colletti Zoe Margaret Colletti (born November 27, 2001) is an American actress. She made her acting debut in the television pilot of ''American Men'' (2006) and played her first major-film role in '' Annie'' (2014). Colletti appeared in 2018 films ''Wildl ...
as Desiree *
Kylie Rogers Kylie Rogers is an American actress, best known for playing the role of Minx Lawrence in ''The Whispers''. She also stars as Anna Beam in '' Miracles from Heaven''. Since 2018, Rogers has a recurring role as the younger version of the main charac ...
as Sierra * Colbi Gannett as Iggy *
Jaime Ray Newman Jaime Ray Newman (born April 2, 1978) is an American actress, producer and singer. She is known for starring as Kristina Cassadine in the soap opera '' General Hospital'', Mindy O'Dell in the drama series ''Veronica Mars'', Kat Gardener in the f ...
as Nurse Melissa Frye *
Jenna Leigh Green Jenna Leigh Green (born August 22, 1974) is an American actress and singer best known for her performances as Libby Chessler on the television show '' Sabrina the Teenage Witch'', as well as for roles on tour in the musical '' Wicked'' and late ...
as Rebecca Ramos


Production

On May 11, 2017, international rights to ''Skin'' was bought by
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at the 70th Cannes Film Festival. In August 2018, it was reported that composer
Dan Romer Dan Romer is an American film composer, music producer and songwriter based in Los Angeles. Career As a film composer, Romer's scores include four-time Oscar-nominated '' Beasts of the Southern Wild'', ''Beasts of No Nation'', '' Chasing Coral ...
would be scoring the music for the feature. In May 2017, it was announced that
Jamie Bell Andrew James Matfin Bell (born 14 March 1986) is an English actor and dancer. He rose to prominence for his debut role in ''Billy Elliot'' (2000), for which he won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, becoming one of the youngest ...
and
Danielle Macdonald Danielle Louise Macdonald (born 19 May 1991) is an Australian actress, known for her lead roles as Patricia "Patti" Dombrowski in the drama film '' Patti Cake$'' (2017), and Willowdean Dickson in ''Dumplin (2018). She is also known for her r ...
would star in the film, with Nattiv writing the screenplay, producing and directing. In March 2018, after production on the film had started,
Vera Farmiga Vera Ann Farmiga ( ; born August 6, 1973) is an American actress who is best known for portraying paranormal investigator Lorraine Warren in the Conjuring Universe films '' The Conjuring'' (2013), '' The Conjuring 2'' (2016), '' Annabelle Come ...
was announced to have joined the cast of the film, with Nattiv's wife
Jaime Ray Newman Jaime Ray Newman (born April 2, 1978) is an American actress, producer and singer. She is known for starring as Kristina Cassadine in the soap opera '' General Hospital'', Mindy O'Dell in the drama series ''Veronica Mars'', Kat Gardener in the f ...
reported to be producing. That same month,
Mike Colter Mike Randal Colter (born August 26, 1976) is an American actor best known for his role as Luke Cage in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in the streaming television series ''Luke Cage'' (2016–2018), '' The Defenders'' (2017), and '' Jes ...
was cast as
Daryle Lamont Jenkins Daryle Lamont Jenkins (born July 22, 1968) is an American political activist, best known for founding One People's Project, an organization based in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Jenkins serves as its executive director. Early life Jenkins was b ...
, founder of the
One People's Project One Peoples Project (OPP) is an organisation founded in 2000 to monitor and publish information about alleged racist and far-right groups and individuals, mostly in the United States. The group has about fifteen volunteers in addition to its most ...
. Shortly thereafter, actors Ari Barkan, Scott Thomas, Daniel Henshall, Michael Villar, Justin Wilson, and Russel Posner joined the cast.
Principal photography Principal photography is the phase of producing a film or television show in which the bulk of shooting takes place, as distinct from the phases of pre-production and post-production. Personnel Besides the main film personnel, such as a ...
began in January 2018 in
Kingston, New York Kingston is a city in and the county seat of Ulster County, New York, United States. It is north of New York City and south of Albany. The city's metropolitan area is grouped with the New York metropolitan area around Manhattan by the United ...
, and was completed in March 2018.


Release

''Skin'' had its world premiere at the
Toronto International Film Festival The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF, often stylized as tiff) is one of the largest publicly attended film festivals in the world, attracting over 480,000 people annually. Since its founding in 1976, TIFF has grown to become a perman ...
on September 8, 2018. Shortly after, A24 and
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acquired distribution rights to the film. It was released through
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on June 27, 2019, and had a
limited release __FORCETOC__ Limited theatrical release is a film distribution strategy of releasing a new film in a few theaters across a country, typically art house theaters in major metropolitan markets. Since 1994, a limited theatrical release in the Unit ...
on July 26, 2019.


Critical reception

''Skin'' holds approval rating on review aggregator website
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, based on reviews, with an average of . The site's consensus reads: "''Skin'' could stand to go a bit deeper below its surface, but a worthy story and a committed performance from Jamie Bell make this timely drama well worth a watch." On
Metacritic Metacritic is a website that aggregates reviews of films, TV shows, music albums, video games and formerly, books. For each product, the scores from each review are averaged (a weighted average). Metacritic was created by Jason Dietz, Marc ...
, the film holds a rating of 58 out of 100, based on 20 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".


See also

* '' Erasing Hate'' (2011), a documentary film directed by Bill Brummel, covers the life of Bryon Widner.


References


External links

* {{Guy Nattiv 2018 films 2018 biographical drama films 2018 drama films A24 (company) films American biographical drama films Drama films based on actual events Films about neo-Nazis Films about racism Films produced by Trudie Styler Films scored by Dan Romer Films shot in New York (state) Neo-Nazism in the United States Skinhead films 2010s English-language films 2010s American films