And now the first official trailer for the upcoming movie is finally here!
Algee Smith plays Khalil, Starr's friend who is shot and killed.
K.J. Apa plays Starr's boyfriend, Chris, who attends her private school.
Russell Hornsby and Regina Hall play Starr's parents, Maverick and Lisa Carter.
Common is Starr's Uncle Carlos, who's also a police officer.
Anthony Mackie plays King, a local drug dealer and gang leader.
And Issa Rae plays April Ofrah, an activist who encourages Starr to speak up about Khalil's death and advocate for justice.
Oct. 19 can't come soon enough!