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If Beale Street Could Talk 
Movie + Q&A 

Lincoln Square Theater | December 15, 2018
If Beale Street Could Talk is a stirring, revolutionary Black love story set in Harlem in the 1970s based off the book of the same name by the iconic writer, James Baldwin - one of my faves! I was so excited for the opportunity to see the phenomenal powerhouse, Regina King and Academy Award winning director and screenwriter, Barry Jenkins discuss the making of the film!

If you can recall, his movie, Moonlight, received eight nominations and won three for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor (Mahershala Ali) in 2017. During the ceremony, presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway read La La Land as the winner of Best Picture. They were given a duplicate envelope that was actually for Emma Stone who won Best Actress earlier in the telecast. Once the cast of La La Land came on stage to collect their Oscar and make their speeches, producer Jordan Horowitz announced that Moonlight was in fact the real winner. BEST moment at the 89th Academy Awards!

Ok, back to Beale Street...

The film is hopelessly romantic, beautifully tragic, and poetically compelling. Recently nominated at the 76th Golden Globe Awards for Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Supporting Actress (Regina King, well deserved for playing the role of Sharon Rivers) and Best Screenplay, this film follows Tish, played by Kiki Layne, on her quest to prove the innocence of her childhood best friend turned fiancé and father of her unborn child, Fonny, played by Stephan James, who is falsely accused and imprisoned for raping a Puerto Rican woman.

The film showcases the dichotomy of their family relationships, their fierce determination for justice, and their immense love for each other.

It's definitely a MUST SEE film! Check out some photos and footage below!

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Regina King talks about the role of Sharon Rivers

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Barry Jenkins talks about the making of the movie
Barry Jenkins discusses the other characters and getting them to come on board for the smaller roles 

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Regina King discusses working with Kiki Layne

Jennifer D. Laws outside of Lincoln Square Theater after the film
Jennifer D. Laws outside of Lincoln Square Theater after the film
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  • Home
  • The Book of Laws
    • About
    • Blog
    • Poetry
  • My Journey
    • Evolution
    • Events >
      • Events - 2019 >
        • November 2019 >
          • The Tina Turner Musical
        • October 2019 >
          • Jidenna: 85 to Africa Tour
          • Donell Jones and Ginuwine
          • Slave Play
          • Damon Wayans Jr.
          • Common: Let Love Tour
        • September 2019 >
          • CAMP Exhibit
        • August 2019 >
          • Nas and MJB: The Royalty Tour
          • Thirty Fine Birthday Party
        • July 2019 >
          • Amanda Seales Presents: Smart, Funny & Black
          • Ladies Night Out Comedy Tour
        • June 2019 >
          • Elaine Welteroth
        • May 2019 >
          • Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell Play Tour
          • Mother's Day Good Music Festival
          • Kaleta & Super Yamba Band
        • April 2019 >
          • Ain't Too Proud On Broadway
          • In Living Color
          • Luvvie Ajayi & Yvonne Orji
        • February 2019 >
          • Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving
          • Tongues Untied - 30th Anniversary screening
          • Knicks vs. Raptors
      • Events - 2018 >
        • December 2018 >
          • Michelle Obama
          • American Son
          • If Beale Street Could Talk
        • November 2018 >
          • Tracy Morgan
        • October 2018 >
          • Tidal X Brooklyn
        • September 2018 >
          • Kevin Hart: Irresponsible Tour
          • Frozen
          • This Is America Tour
          • DeRay Mckesson Book Tour
        • August 2018 >
          • Aubrey & the Three Migos Tour
          • AfroPunk Day 2
          • AfroPunk Day 1
          • OTRII Tour
        • July 2018 >
          • Marlon Wayans
        • June 2018 >
          • Pride Ball
          • Purple People Party 3
          • Michael Eric Dyson's Book Tour
        • May 2018 >
          • The Championship Tour
          • Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination Exhibit
          • Franchesca Ramsey book signing
          • BJ The Chicago Kid
          • Tami Roman
        • April 2018 >
          • Set It Off Play
          • Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick
          • Rick Ross
          • Knicks vs. Cavaliers
        • March 2018 >
          • Ronnie Laws
          • Big K.R.I.T.
        • February 2018 >
          • Jess Hilarious
          • Ladies Night: R&B Super Jam
          • Katt Williams
      • Events - 2017 >
        • Louis Vuitton exhibit
        • JAY-Z 4:44 Tour
        • Hamilton
        • The Americans 5th Season Premiere
        • August Wilson's Jitney
      • Events - 2016 >
        • BNY Mellon Events
        • Queen of Katwe VIP screening
        • Legends Suite at Yankee Stadium
        • U.S. Open
        • Rihanna: ANTI World Tour
      • Events - 2015 >
        • Jan Gaye book signing
        • China: Through the Looking Glass Exhibit
      • Events - 2014 >
        • Dirty Thirty Birthday Party
        • OTR Tour
        • Super Bowl XLVIII
    • Explore >
      • Domestic >
        • Washington DC
        • Hollywood
        • Miami
        • Las Vegas
      • International >
        • Accra, Ghana
        • Montego Bay, Jamaica
        • London, England
        • Paris, France
        • Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Contact
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