Selah and the Spades 2019
“Private school, hard knocks.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Director
- Tayarisha Poe
- Networks
- Secret Engine, Argent Pictures, Novel Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Selah and the Spades?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Selah and the Spades" (2019). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 27, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Secret Engine, Argent Pictures, Novel Pictures
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.2/10 from 52 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~97 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Secret Engine, Argent Pictures, Novel Pictures
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Selah and the Spades" (2019).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, or plot points.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be 150-190 words.
Title: Selah and the Spades
Year: 2019
Genre: Drama, American drama film
Director/Writer: Tayarisha Poe (feature directorial debut)
Release Date: 01/27/2019 (US)
Rating: R
Runtime: 1h 37m
Plot: Paloma is the new girl at an esteemed prep school. She is drawn into the daily aggressions of warring senior class factions. She joins the Spades and becomes friends with the Spades' leader, an enigmatic and scheming cheerleader named Selah.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
Selah and the Spades is a 2019 American drama film. It was written and directed by Tayarisha Poe in her feature directorial debut. The film was released in the United States on January 27,
Should you watch it?
“A new student enters the dangerous hierarchy of warring factions at an elite boarding school.”
- Feature directorial debut of Tayarisha Poe
- Engaging exploration of student-led power structures
- Strong ensemble cast including Lovie Simone and Celeste O'Connor
- The focus on specific boarding school faction politics may not appeal to all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas centered on the complex social hierarchies of private education.
The film maintains a dramatic tone with a measured pace suitable for viewers interested in character studies.
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Where can I stream Selah and the Spades?
The film is available on Amazon Prime Video.
Is this film worth watching?
It is a critically noted feature directorial debut that offers a unique perspective on boarding school social hierarchies.
How long is the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes.
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Selah and the Spades is a feature-length drama film.
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