On Beauty

Synopsis

The story of two families, the Belseys and the Kipps and their different, yet increasingly intertwined lives. Their stories address ethnic and cultural differences in both the USA and the UK, the nature of beauty, and the clash between liberal and conservative academic values.
Adapted from the prize-winning novel by Zadie Smith.

Details

Year

2016

Type of film

Features

Director

Kasi Lemmons

Producer

Alison Owen, Carol Polakoff

Screenwriter

Kasi Lemmons (screenplay), Zadie Smith (novel)

Genre

• Drama
• Comedy

Production status

Pre-production

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Last updated 15th July 2015