Really Love

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Really Love

2020

1h 35m

Romance

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Set in Washington DC, Isaiah, a Black painter, is on the brink of giving up when he meets Stevie, an intriguing beauty with big brains. Isaiah's creativity flows with Stevie in his life. They fall in love, but his work remains overlooked, bruising his ego. When Isaiah convinces a gallerist to take a chance on him, he pours himself into his art, which catapults his career, but doesn't leave room for love. Frustrated, Stevie accepts a dream job in Chicago, breaking Isaiah's heart. A year passes without communication until Isaiah sees Stevie at his group show in Chicago. Though Isaiah's life seems to have improved, it isn't what he imagined without her.

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Lisa Kennedy

Variety

[A] gem of a drama.

Nov 24, 2021

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Marya E. Gates

Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)

Fans of Theodore Witcher’s Love Jones will absolutely love this film.

Feb 13, 2024

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Barbara Shulgasser

Common Sense Media

Like Toni Morrison's fiction, Really Love is a moving portrait of Black life that's not filtered through a White gaze but instead framed as a page in the book of humanity.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 15, 2021

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Kathia Woods

Cup of Soul

A beautiful loving film

Rated: 7/10

Sep 5, 2021

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Aaron Neuwirth

We Live Entertainment

Really Love is quite good and feels authentic in how it lets the relationships develop and play out.

Rated: 7/10

Sep 3, 2021

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Stephen Saito

Moveable Fest

In a film where love is reflected in how much time Isaiah and Stevie give to one another, Really Love makes every passion-filled frame count.

Aug 31, 2021

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Dawud S. G

This movie is somewhat a reboot of Love Jones. However, it’s definitely worth watching.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/19/24

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Kaylee M

I never thought I would cry during a movie. But I did with this one. 😭 This is now one of my favourite movies! ❤️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/12/23

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Sophia

It is a very creative movie with great music and camera work. But for me, there was too little dialogue between the main characters.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/02/23

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Audience Member

The movie was a sophisticated artsy vibe of black America. Reminds me of a Love Jones refresher. The Segway throughout the movie was confusing. The dynamics of the movie was excellent but the plot could've been better…3/5.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Audience Member

Really Love is made with conviction. It's so earnest that it hurts to watch. It's artistic storytelling conveniently shrouds a sometimes-less-than-convincing relationship onscreen, however.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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This movie was a eloquent refreshing whiff of fresh air I can't help to note that there's a slight vibe to The Photograph and Love Jones but don't get it twisted this movie grows in its own soil. A Beautiful representation of black love. Kudos

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Angel Kristi Williams

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Isaiah Maxwell

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Synopsis

Set in Washington DC, Isaiah, a Black painter, is on the brink of giving up when he meets Stevie, an intriguing beauty with big brains. Isaiah's creativity flows with Stevie in his life. They fall in love, but his work remains overlooked, bruising his ego. When Isaiah convinces a gallerist to take a chance on him, he pours himself into his art, which catapults his career, but doesn't leave room for love. Frustrated, Stevie accepts a dream job in Chicago, breaking Isaiah's heart. A year passes without communication until Isaiah sees Stevie at his group show in Chicago. Though Isaiah's life seems to have improved, it isn't what he imagined without her.

Director: Angel Kristi Williams
Producer: Mel Jones, Charles D. King, Kim Roth, Aaliyah Williams, Angel Kristi Williams
Screenwriter: Felicia Pride, Angel Kristi Williams
Production Co: MACRO
Genre: Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 25, 2021
Runtime: 1h 35m

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