Beats(2019) -

: Director Brian Welsh based the story on his own past and used a soundtrack featuring era-authentic artists like The Prodigy, Orbital, and LFO . The American Beats: Trauma and Hip-Hop

: The film deals with themes of grief, systemic violence, and the healing power of music . Beats(2019)

The UK film Beats is a black-and-white drama set in 1994 Scotland. It follows two best friends, Johnno and Spanner, as they attempt to attend an illegal rave during the final days of the UK's free party scene. : Director Brian Welsh based the story on

: After witnessing his sister's murder, August suffers from severe PTSD and agoraphobia. Romelo, working as a school security guard, discovers August's talent and helps him find his voice through hip-hop. It follows two best friends, Johnno and Spanner,

In 2019, two distinct films titled Beats were released, each exploring music culture and youth in different urban settings. One is a Scottish coming-of-age drama directed by Brian Welsh, and the other is a Netflix original set in Chicago directed by Chris Robinson.

: It features performances by Khalil Everage and Anthony Anderson, with reviewers noting its naturalism and lived-in charm. Other Significant "Beats" of 2019

: It explores the "burnout" of young male friendship as the two boys face diverging futures—one moving to a "better" neighborhood and the other stuck in a cycle of poverty and abuse.