On Monday, February 3rd, NBC Universal hosted a free screening for Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfields’s latest movie, The Photograph. The movie was shown at Regal Gallery Place and was filled to capacity with eagerly awaiting Howard Students. With a release date on Valentine’s Day, The Photograph is the perfect black love story that we have been waiting for. The movie is truly captivating as it unlocks an uncommonly deep love story to truly awaken new options on Valentine’s Day.
The Photograph is framed around the death of photographer, Christina Eames, who leaves her estranged daughter, Mae, hurt, angry and full of questions regarding her mother and the unexpected loss. After her mother’s death, Mae finds a photograph tucked away in a safe-deposit box and she soon finds herself delving into her mother’s early life. This investigation leads to an unexpected romance with a rising journalist, Michael Block.
Whether you are spending Valentine’s Day with your girls or with your bae, The Photograph is the perfect movie to leave you with joy, laughter, and sheer happiness. The movie was shot in two different time periods, which grants the audience an extensive variety of designs by Keri Langerman, the movie’s costume designer. Based on a modern-day black love story, The Photograph is filled with a star-studded cast, and the movie is sure to be a great addition to your plans on Valentine’s Day.
As you await The Photograph to be released, listen to the recently released original motion picture soundtrack by Robert Glasper, which features songs by Lucky Daye and Erykah Badu. The Photograph is set to be released on Valentine’s Day 2020 with a few early showings on Feb. 13th in select theaters.