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Romance and Drama.
2 hrs. Rated PG-13 for sexuality and language.
Release Date: April 21,2000

From writer, director Gina-Prince Bythewood and producer and director Spike Lee comes a new and innovative black film. Set against the background of an all black suburban neighborhood in Southern California. "Love and Basketball" dares to tell the story of two positive young black children and their rise to the top and a love that just won't go away. Monica played by Sanaa Lathan (The Best Man, The Wood) is a tough young lady determined to become a Basketball player and full of a her love for the game meets her love interest, next door neighbor, and basketball rival, Qunicy played by Omar Epps ( Juice, The Wood).

Throughout their childhood, school days, and college years Quincy and Monica share their lives, love for the game, and a decision that will affect their lives forever. Rounding out the movie are a host of incredibly talented black actors including Debbie Morgan(Eve's Bayou, All my Children), Alfre Woodward (Crooklyn, Miss Evers Boys) Dennis Haysbert (Waiting to Exhale, Absolute Power) and Harry J. Lennix (Titus, Get on the Bus). Brought to us by New Line Cinema the same people that brought you Love Jones and Set It Off. This movie shows us that young woman can be anything they want to be and that good black films can be made.