Principal photography began in Los Angeles in mid-December 2015 . The film premiered at Howard University on September 20 , 2017 , and was released in the United States by Open Road Films on October 13 , 2017 . It received positive reviews from critics but grossed just $ 10 million against a $ 12 million budget . At the 90th Academy Awards , it received a nomination for Best Original Song for " Stand Up for Something "
90th Academy Awards
90th Academy Awards
Marshall (film)