Little White Dude

In the summer before college, a wealthy white teenager from the suburbs finds his world turned upside down when he's mistaken for a drug dealer by a group of his new Black friends from the inner city. What starts as a series of awkward encounters quickly spirals into a series of misadventures, forcing him to confront his own privilege and biases.

Little White Dude received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its ambition and willingness to tackle uncomfortable themes of race and class, though some found its execution to be uneven. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its humor and social commentary, while others found its portrayal of certain issues to be lacking.

• Praised for its bold exploration of racial dynamics and class disparities.

• Noted for strong performances from its relatively unknown cast.

• Some found the humor to be hit-or-miss, and the narrative occasionally stumbled.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's attempt to generate dialogue about race and privilege, with many finding it to be a thought-provoking and entertaining watch. Some noted that while the film was not perfect, it offered a unique perspective that resonated with them.

Nominated for Best Feature Film at the 2018 Urbanworld Film Festival.

The film is based on a short film also directed by Evan Brown, which gained traction online before being expanded into this feature-length version.