The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete is a 2013 American drama film directed and co-produced by George Tillman Jr. and written by Michael Starrbury. It stars Skylan Brooks and Ethan Dizon in the title roles, with Jordin Sparks, Jeffrey Wright, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Anthony Mackie, and Jennifer Hudson in supporting roles. It follows two inner city boys who are left to fend for themselves over the summer after their mothers are taken away by the authorities. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2013, and was theatrically released in the United States on October 11, 2013, by Codeblack Films and Lionsgate. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised Tillman's direction, Starrbury's screenplay, and the performances of Brooks and Dizon. It was nominated for Outstanding Independent Motion Picture at the 45th NAACP Image Awards and for Best First Screenplay (for Starrbury) at the 29th Independent Spirit Awards. The film also garnered nominations for Best Director, Best Screenplay, Adapted or Original, and Best Breakthrough Performance, Male (for Brooks) at the 14th Black Reel Awards.