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.

Slaney Studios first LGBT themed short film. This 20 minute short depicts the unique and gentle love story of Mark and Charlie. They meet every day for a walk and fall deeply in love. When Mark's father finds out about their relationship everything begins to fall apart. This film stars Jiayue Chi (The Bridge's Li Xiu) and Sean Norton (Debut with Slaney Studios). Written and Directed by Luke Spellacy Shaw. Scored by Luke Spellacy Shaw.
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.
If your upbringing was anything like mine, where the TV acted as an additional parent- there are so many new stories and perspectives to explore.
The more we learned with each passing minute the bigger the reveal. This film ends with a serious bang and it was truly a joy to watch.
'The Menu' has a strong story. The 5 acts, which are defined by the courses, are an excellent subversion of the classic 5-act film structure.
SPOILERS AHEAD. Premature is a story about the pain of love and realities. Transitioning from youth to our perspective of adulthood, how do we grapple with loss?
Jennifer Lopez leads the story as Zoe, a determined woman who opts for artificial insemination after a string of failed relationships. Lopez's portrayal adds depth and warmth to Zoe