: The film deals with themes of grief, systemic violence, and the healing power of music .
: Much of the film is shot in gritty black and white, though it transitions into a "flooded with color" expressionistic sequence during the rave scene to mirror the characters' sensory experience.
The Netflix film Beats is a coming-of-age drama set in the South Side of Chicago. It centers on August Monroe, a reclusive teenage music prodigy, and Romelo Reese, a struggling former producer.