A coming-of-age ensemble dramedy set against the backdrop of Barack Obama’s historic 2009 presidential inauguration. Set over the course of one transformative day on a predominantly white high school campus, Inauguration Day explores identity, assimilation, political disillusionment, and emotional isolation through the eyes of Black teens with a comedic twist. While the nation celebrates progress, these students confront the quiet reality of what it means to feel unseen within systems that praise their potential but often overlook their presence.
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Jermaine Harris
Frederick
Known for
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
Joe's College Road Trip
Tim Johnson Jr.
Aaron
Known for
Future Man
Bella and the Bulldogs
Israel Johnson
Jordan
Known for
BUNK'D: Learning the Ropes
Sabrina Lassegue
June
Also in
He's All That
Monday Mornings
Victoria Ogbonna
Avery
Also in
Mean Boys
Tevin Johnson
Also in
Cross
Terry Crews
Anthony
Known for
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Everybody Hates Chris
Grace Weathor
Cara
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Sterling Hampton IV Director · Sabrina Lassegue Writer
Production · releases
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English
Spoken on screen
English
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