Overview

• Rob Peace, a film about the life of Robert DeShaun Peace, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The film is directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor and stars Jay Will as Rob Peace.
• The film covers Rob's life from 1987 to 2008, including his childhood, his time at Yale University, and his efforts to overturn his father's wrongful conviction.
• Despite facing racial skepticism at Yale and personal challenges, Rob excels acadically and tries to compartmentalize his academic life from his personal struggles.
• After Yale, Rob establishes a business in East Orange, New Jersey, aiming to uplift his community. However, the business suffers during the 2008 financial crisis.
• Reviews of the film are mixed, with some critics praising its portrayal of Rob's life and others criticizing its pacing and handling of subplots.