
If Beale Street Could Talk
Trust Love All The Way
Directed by Barry Jenkins
Produced by Annapurna Pictures, Plan B Entertainment
A tender, visually luminous love story set against the injustice of false imprisonment, centered on devotion, family bonds, and the resilience of Black love in 1970s Harlem.
After her fiance is falsely imprisoned, a pregnant African-American woman sets out to clear his name and prove his innocence.
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Questions people ask
Is If Beale Street Could Talk one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 92% of films.
Is If Beale Street Could Talk sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Does If Beale Street Could Talk end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is If Beale Street Could Talk easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Is If Beale Street Could Talk scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is If Beale Street Could Talk violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
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