Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that Dear White People is an edgy satirical comedy about race and gender relations on a college campus -- simultaneously functioning as a mirror to larger present-day society. Older teens and adults will find much to think about after watching the film, which includes frank and sometimes confrontational discussions of race (as well as gender and class); the "N" word is used often, as are homophobic slurs (and plenty of other four-letter choices, too). In one part of the movie, some characters put on a gross display of racism by trotting out offensive African-American stereotypes at a party. Couples are shown kissing and making out and ostensibly having sex, though there aren't any graphic nude scenes. College students also smoke pot and drink heavily.
Sexual
Content
Couples are shown passionately kissing and in bed, shoulders bared, under covers. Used condom wrappers are shown. In one scene that features no nudity, it's implied that a sex act is being performed. In another, it's hinted that a guy has taken his genitals out as a sign of aggression against another housemate. Some raunchy talk.
Violence
Some students are as heinous as can be -- they don't want to learn about others' culture, and they're defiantly proud of that stance. They belittle and bully, are racist, and don't think twice about it. A fight breaks out at a party, and the venue is smashed to bits -- speakers are tossed and punches thrown; fights ensue.
Language
Frequent use of words including "f--k," "bitch," "a--hole," "d--k," and more, plus many uses of the "N" word. Additional racists and homophobic slurs.
Social
Behavior
Be true to yourself, and speak out when you see injustice and ignorance.
Consumerism
Brands/products seen include YouTube, Facebook, Buzzfeed, Jamison, and more.
Drugs / Tobacco /
Alcohol
College students smoke pot frequently and drink, sometimes to excess, at parties.
