Regina Hall Joins Film Adaptation of YA Novel 'The Hate U Give' | THR News

The video discusses the adaptation of 'The Hate U Give', a novel by Angela Thomas, into a film by Fox 2000. Regina Hall joins the cast alongside Russell Hornsby, Lamar Johnson, and Amandla Stenberg. Directed by George Tillman Jr., the story follows a 16-year-old girl named Star who navigates life between her impoverished neighborhood and a suburban prep school after witnessing her friend's shooting by a police officer. The film explores themes of identity and truth as Star's family, including her mother Lisa and brother Seven, support her journey.

Who directed the adaptation of the novel?

Describe the main conflict that Star faces in the story.