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Love and Basketball, 2000

Love and Basketball

English, Spanish

USA

Rating:6.7
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Profile of Love and Basketball

Love and Basketball can be described as uplifting, touching, and bittersweet. The plot revolves around lovers reunited, teaching the ways of the world, and true love. The main genres are drama, independent, and romance. In approach, Love and Basketball is serious and realistic. It is set, at least in part, in an urban environment. It is located in Los Angeles. Love and Basketball takes place in the 1980s. The movie has received attention for being an award winner and critically acclaimed. It is well suited for teens. Note that Love and Basketball involves profanity.

Summary of Love and Basketball

Love and Basketball is the powerful story of two next-door neighbors in Los Angeles who grow up loving basketball and, eventually, each other. Monica (Sanaa Lathan) and Quincy (Omar Epps) have wanted to be basketball stars since they were kids. Monica has had to work hard to establish herself as a presence, while Quincy was born with natural star potential. As the two struggle to reach their goals of playing professionally, they must also deal with their feelings for each other.

Details

Language: English, Spanish
Country: USA
Release date: 26 January 2000
Runtime: 124 min

Cast and Crew

Sanaa Lathan as Monica Wright in Love and Basketball
Sanaa Lathan

as Monica Wright

Omar Epps as Quincy McCall in Love and Basketball
Omar Epps

as Quincy McCall

Photos

Sanaa Lathan (middle) in Love and Basketball (2000)
Sanaa Lathan (middle) in Love and Basketball (2000)
Director Gina Prince-Bythewood and Sanaa Lathan on the set of Love and Basketball (2000)
Director Gina Prince-Bythewood and Sanaa Lathan on the set of Love and Basketball (2000)
Debbi Morgan and Dennis Haysbert in Love and Basketball (2000)
Debbi Morgan and Dennis Haysbert in Love and Basketball (2000)
Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps in Love and Basketball (2000)
Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps in Love and Basketball (2000)
Omar Epps and Sanaa Lathan in Love and Basketball (2000)
Omar Epps and Sanaa Lathan in Love and Basketball (2000)
Sanaa Lathan and Alfre Woodard in Love and Basketball (2000)
Sanaa Lathan and Alfre Woodard in Love and Basketball (2000)

Clips

Love and Basketball
Love and Basketball: Theatrical

Critics Reviews

Film.com
A startling debut full of emotional depth and political punch.
San Francisco Chronicle
Love and basketball -- if you like either one, here is a movie for you.
Likely to see
Not for me

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