Lena Waithe Movies

Ladylike is a modern day noir that follows Vaughan and Harlan, two vintage vixens who have a penchant for retro… and retribution. Not only are...

A young Caribbean immigrant mother struggling to make ends meet at her dye factory job finds a release through her abandoned dream of dance.

Since Dorothy Gale started her epic journey down the Yellow Brick Road over a century ago in THE WONDEFUL WIZARD OF OZ, she’s become a...

Out of the underground dance clubs on the South Side of Chicago, a group of friends turn a new sound into a global movement.

Freyr was born with a third hand growing out of his chest. At his funeral, a friend and coworker, Tom recounts the story of how they bonded over...

A teenage girl with acting dreams, an empty wallet, and a broken heart is approached by a charming man who promises her fame, fortune, and...

A psychological horror-thriller based on the short story of the same name.

This film unpacks the question. Those who touched this piece have seen the world actively love their art or their athletic achievements, while also...

No-nonsense Brooke and discombobulated divorcee Nelson travel from Chicago to New York to return a lost racing pigeon home.

Plot TBA; inspired by Lena Waithe and Issa Rae's 'friendship breakup', in which they plan to play versions of themselves.

A platonic companion for hire wrestles with her own longing for true connection.

Desperate for a promotion, a Chinese American woman enlists her “perfect” brother to help exploit her grandpa’s death anniversary...

Such a Fun Age is about Emira, a 25-year-old black woman, who is working as a babysitter to raise Briar, a 3-year-old white girl. It’s a story...

A non-binary South Asian teenager uses bharatanatyam dance to explore their gender identity.

An examination of how the American flag can be reclaimed as a symbol of unity for all Americans, with a focus on the LGBTQ community.

A valet attendant dresses up as his late sister to help his mother deal with grief, and prove that he’s the most filial son.

Three generations of women say goodbye to their family ballroom dance studio.

A whimsical fantasy about a Black woman regaining her sense of self after years of being a corporate cog in the machine.

A family and their diverse neighbors struggle to survive rising floodwaters and bias in the heart of America.

Nate, a workaholic drummer, spends all his time practicing, always striving for perfection. After he meets Yazmine, a like-minded, dedicated modern...