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Love Jones movie storyline. In Chicago, Darius Lovehall (Larenz Tate) is a poet who is giving a reading at the Sanctuary, an upscale nightclub presenting jazz and poetry to a bohemian clientele. Shortly before his set, he meets Nina Mosley (Nia Long), a gifted photographer who recently lost her job. They exchange small talk, and Darius makes his interest clear when he retitles his love poem “A Blues For Nina”.
A mutual attraction is sparked between them, and Darius invites himself back to her place to ask her out. They have sex on the first date, but neither Darius or Nina are sure what to do next. Nina has just gotten out of a relationship and isn’t sure if she still cares for her old boyfriend. Darius isn’t sure whether or not to admit that he really cares for Nina. Nina’s ex comes back and offers her train tickets to New York.
Love Jones is a 1997 American romantic drama film written and directed by Theodore Witcher, in his feature film debut. It stars Larenz Tate, Nia Long, Isaiah Washington, Lisa Nicole Carson, Bill Bellamy, Bernadette Speakes, Leonard Roberts, Jaqueline Fleming, Manao DeMuth.
Two of the poems recited by Nia Long’s character, Nina, were written by Sonia Sanchez and are included in her book Like the Singing Coming Off the Drums: Love Poems. The film received favorable critical reviews, it was not a financial success. It has, however, a cult following because of its realistic characters and unorthodox take on the romance genre. It is Theodore Witcher’s only directorial work to date.
Love Jones (1997)
Directed by: Theodore Witcher
Starring: Larenz Tate, Nia Long, Isaiah Washington, Lisa Nicole Carson, Bill Bellamy, Bernadette Speakes, Leonard Roberts, Jaqueline Fleming, Manao DeMuth
Screenplay by: Theodore Witcher
Production Design by: Roger G. Fortune
Cinematography by: Ernest Holzman
Film Editing by: Maysie Hoy
Costume Design by: Shawn Barton
Set Decoration by: Amelia Hochberg
Art Direction by: Cydney M. Harris
Music by: Darryl Jones, Wyclef Jean
LQAA Rating: R for language and sexuality.
Distributed by: New Line Cinema
Release Date: March 14, 1997
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