My Name Is Myeisha (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2018, My Name Is Myeisha is a drama film directed by Gus Krieger, running about 85 minutes. “Behind every statistic is a story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the moment of Myeisha’s death at the hands of police, she guides us inside her mind and muses over the life she will be leaving behind, told through hip-hop, spoken word poetry, and dance. Inspired by the 1998 police shooting of California teen Tyisha Miller.
Who’s in it. My Name Is Myeisha stars Rhaechyl Walker as Myeisha, John Merchant, Dominique Toney as Roni and Dee Dee Stephens as Kai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, My Name Is Myeisha has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Name Is Myeisha page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Name Is Myeisha tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Name Is Myeisha (2018)?
- In US, My Name Is Myeisha is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Name Is Myeisha worth watching?
- My Name Is Myeisha holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Name Is Myeisha?
- My Name Is Myeisha stars Rhaechyl Walker, John Merchant, Dominique Toney, Dee Dee Stephens and Rickerby Alexander Brown-Hinds.
- When was My Name Is Myeisha released?
- My Name Is Myeisha was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.