Beatnik (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film
Released in 2017, Beatnik is a drama film directed by Mwamba Yeshitela, running about 47 minutes. “Our beat is our life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ms. Garcia is a young teacher working in a summer diversion program in inner-city Oakland. On the last day of their court-ordered class, Ms. Garcia's lesson plan is interrupted by a violent dispute between one of her students.
Who’s in it. Beatnik stars Destiny Ekwueme as Nya, Nikki Green as Miss Garcia, Christian Aguilera as Sun-Son and Conrad Haynes as BAT, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beatnik page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beatnik tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beatnik (2017)?
- In US, Beatnik is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Beatnik?
- Beatnik stars Destiny Ekwueme, Nikki Green, Christian Aguilera, Conrad Haynes and Kev Choice.
- When was Beatnik released?
- Beatnik was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 47 minutes.