Amandla Stenberg plays Starr Carter in 20th Century Fox\u2019s \u201cThe Hate U Give,\u201d the big-screen adaptation of Angie Thomas\u2019 young adult novel inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. Amandla got her start in the biz early, playing Rue in \u201cThe Hunger Games\u201d and working as a model, musician, and even comic book co-writer. Also, at only 20 years old, she\u2019s the voice of an activist generation, using her platform to advocate for women, African Americans, the LGBTQ community, and other minorities. We\u2019re so thrilled to welcome her at this early stage of her world domination. \n\nFor over 50 years, Backstage has been the most trusted place for actors to find jobs and career advice, and for casting professionals to find the right performers for their projects. \u201cIn the Envelope: An Awards Podcast\u201d features intimate, inspirational interviews with some of the most exciting actors and awards contenders working today. Check out more here: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ\n\nIn the Envelope Twitter: twitter.com/InTheEnvelope\nBackstage Twitter: twitter.com/backstage\nFacebook: facebook.com/backstage\nInstagram: instagram.com/backstagecast\nYouTube: youtube.com/user/backstagecasting