Love Stories from the African Diaspora
Here are some of our picks for inclusive Black love stories in film and media. We hope you enjoy these tender love stories and beautiful depictions.
C'mon, Let's Live a Little (1967)
An Arkansas folk singer goes to college and woos the dean's daughter at a time of campus unrest.
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An Arkansas folk singer goes to college and woos the dean's daughter at a time of campus unrest.
Rating:NR
Genre:Music, Comedy
Written By:June Starr
In Theaters:3/3/1967
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Runtime:84 minutes
Studio:Paramount Pictures, Hertlandy Productions
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