10 Black Love Films That Give Us Hope
Any second now the stars will align and we'll all be in bliss with the one we love. Until then, we can live through these films.
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Whether you are a single or in a relationship, love can be a full of ups and downs. We often look to cinema to live out our fantasies or to remind us of the red flags. Here are 10 films that gave us a hope for Black love, whether it's self-love or loving a partner.
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Released in 2020, The Photograph tells the story of a young journalist named Michael (Lakeith Stanfield) who falls in love with the daughter of a famous photographer, Christina (Issa Rae), after discovering a photograph of her mother that reveals a hidden part of Christina's life. Directed by Stella Meghie, the couple navigate through their own complicated relationship and personal struggles. The movie, which centers Black love, explores themes of family, and the impact of our past on our present, a must-watch.
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The Best Man franchise is legendary. From the 1999 film to the series currently streaming on Peacock, we can't get enough of our favorite crew of BFFs. No matter your love life, there is something or someone you will be able to relate to.
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This romance based on Barack and Michelle Obama will warm your heat. Southside With You was released in 2016 and starred Tika Sumpter as Michelle Obama and Parker Sawyers as Barack Obama.
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Based on the bestseller by Steve Harvey, Think Like a Man was an all-star romantic comedy. Starring Michael Ealy, Meagan Good, Regina Hall, Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson and Gabrielle Union, the film delivers laughs but also some lessons about love.
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Beyond the Lights stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw as a pop star whose life is pushed to the edge of desperation until she's rescued by a handsome young cop (Nate Parker). This 2014 romantic drama is directed by Love & Basketball's Gina Prince-Bythewood. With the support of BET Networks, the movie was one of the year's most honest and passionate love stories.
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About Last Night is a Steve Pink directed film about modern-day dating. The 2014 film followed Bernie (played by Kevin Hart) and Danny (played by Michael Ealy) search for love at a bar, meeting Joan (played by Regina Hall) and Debbie (played by Joy Bryant), only to find that their cup of love may have runneth over.
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This Black, queer love story was ahead of its time for 2009. Finding Me was written and directed by Roger Omeus Jr. and followed two Black men in love. Be prepared to laugh and cry.
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Directed and written by Rick Famuyiwa (Brown Sugar, The Wood) 2015's Dope was a throwback to the classic Black films of the '90s. It's the story of three kids in a rough Los Angeles neighborhood accidentally caught up in a drug deal gone wrong. But the heart of Dope goes beyond teen drug dealers; the layered plot tackles themes of race, sexuality, masculinity, gender, community and love. Extremely timely in this era of cultural movements like Black Lives Matter, Dope not only entertains but informs.
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A thriller can teach you a little something about love, especially what to avoid. Three of the leading forces in all-star Black cinema came together in this 2015 for The Perfect Guy and laid out all the red flags. Michael Ealy, Sanaa Lathan and Morris Chestnut starred, and one thing's for certain: you're guaranteed to be on the edge of your seat the entire time.
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