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A Black woman centered in a box office rom-com with a happy ending and no struggle love.
Crown for Christmas (2015)
Allie Foster, a struggling New York artist, reluctantly accepts to act as a governess to a rebellious Princess Theodora of Winshire. When Allie forms an unlikely bond with the princess, she attracts the attention of the handsome King Maximillian, who’s facing an arranged marriage against his heart’s wishes. As Christmas Eve draws near, Allie finds herself swept up in romance, royalty and the spirit of the holidays.
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Allie Foster, a struggling New York artist, reluctantly accepts to act as a governess to a rebellious Princess Theodora of Winshire. When Allie forms an unlikely bond with the princess, she attracts the attention of the handsome King Maximillian, who’s facing an arranged marriage against his heart’s wishes. As Christmas Eve draws near, Allie finds herself swept up in romance, royalty and the spirit of the holidays.
Rating:G
Genre:Romance, TV Movie
Written By:Tippi Dobrofsky, Neal H. Dobrofsky
In Theaters:11/27/2015
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Runtime:84 minutes
Studio:Brad Krevoy Television, Motion Picture Corporation of America
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