Trust Love All The Way|Dec. 14, 2018|United States|120 Min.|R
Genre: Comedy;Drama;Mystery;Romance
Description: “If Beale Street Could Talk” is a 2018 American romantic drama film written and directed by Barry Jenkins, based on James Baldwin’s 1974 novel of the same name. The film features a talented ensemble cast, including KiKi Layne, Stephan James, Colman Domingo, Teyonah Parris, Michael Beach, Dave Franco, Diego Luna, Pedro Pascal, Ed Skrein, Brian Tyree Henry, and Regina King. The story revolves around a young woman who, with the support of her family, strives to prove the innocence of her wrongly accused lover before the birth of their child.
Following the success of Jenkins’ critically acclaimed film “Moonlight” (2016), it was announced in July 2017 that he would adapt Baldwin’s novel. Principal photography began in October 2017 in New York City, and the movie premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2018. It was released theatrically in the United States on December 14, 2018, by Annapurna Pictures. The film received widespread praise for its performances, particularly Regina King’s, as well as Jenkins’ direction, screenplay, cinematography, and musical score. It was recognized as one of the Top 10 Films of 2018 by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute. King won Best Supporting Actress at both the Academy Awards and Golden Globes, and the film earned nominations for Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Screenplay, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Original Score.
Set in the 1970s, the film follows Clementine “Tish” Rivers and Alonzo “Fonny” Hunt, lifelong friends who develop a romantic relationship as they grow older. The couple faces challenges, including racial discrimination, as they search for an apartment in New York. Eventually, they find a place in a warehouse being converted into loft apartments. The Jewish landlord, Levy, rents it to them at a favorable rate, moved by their love and connection, regardless of their race.
Cast director: Barry Jenkins
Cast actor: KiKi Layne, Stephan James, Regina King, Teyonah Parris, Colman Domingo, Ethan Barrett, Milanni Mines, Ebony Obsidian, Dominique Thorne, Michael Beach
Original name: If Beale Street Could Talk