Reasons To Go See 'The Photograph' This Valentines Day 

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Love is in the air this week, and for the first time in a long time, there’s a Black, romantic film hitting theaters to help us celebrate all the love flowing this week.

The Photograph, starring Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield, hits theaters this Friday — aka Valentine’s Day — which follows the estranged daughter (Issa Rae) of a famous photographer who falls in love with the journalist (Lakeith Stanfield) assigned to cover her late mother. Rae told Variety about working with Lakeith on the Will Packer produced flick:

“I did the chemistry read with a couple of guys and obviously Stella was watching and [producer Will Packer] was watching…[LaKeith] was definitely the most interesting read out of all the guys. LaKeith had a different type of energy and that’s what blew them away.”

It looks like fans are just as hype to see the movie as the cast was making it.

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I got a chance to see an early screening of the film, and believe you me, it’s worth the hype. So in the spirit of love and celebrating everything Black, hit the flip for five reasons to see The Photograph this Valentine’s Day.

Star Studded Cast

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On top of the film starring Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield, the cast also includes talented actors Lil Rel Howery, Courtney B. Vance and Teyonah Parris.

Banging’ Soundtrack

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What’s a good Black film without a phenomenal tracklist to back it up. R&B newcomers like Ari Lennox and Lucky Daye are featured on the soundtrack, as well as the greats like Chaka Khan and Luther Vandross.

Black Director

Telling a Black Love story and capturing the essence and nuances of Black Love is a tricky thing to do if you aren’t a Black creative. Director Stella Meghie brought The Photograph to life in a magical way.

Timeless Period Piece

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The movie bounces back and forth between present day and the late 80’s/early 90’s telling a compelling, and hella relatable story, about the power, strength and difficulties that couples (especially Black ones) face throughout time.

Black Love

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With the lack of representation in the romantic film area, The Photograph is just the love story we need. Happy Love week, yall.