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.
Monster (2004)
In 1989, prostitute Aileen Wuornos befriends and enters a relationship with a young woman named Selby. Determined to straighten out her life, Aileen's limited education lands her back on the corner. She's raped by a trick, who she kills. A string of murder and robbery follows that ultimately leads Aileen to becoming America's first female serial killer.
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In 1989, prostitute Aileen Wuornos befriends and enters a relationship with a young woman named Selby. Determined to straighten out her life, Aileen's limited education lands her back on the corner. She's raped by a trick, who she kills. A string of murder and robbery follows that ultimately leads Aileen to becoming America's first female serial killer.
Rating:R
Genre:Crime, Drama
Directed By:Patty Jenkins
Written By:Patty Jenkins
In Theaters:1/30/2004
Box Office:$58,469,210
Runtime:109 minutes
Studio:Media 8 Entertainment, DEJ Productions, K/W Productions, Denver & Delilah Productions, VIP Medienfonds 2, MDP Worldwide, Taurus Film
Cast
Patty Jenkins
Director
Patty Jenkins
Director
Charlize Theron
Aileen Wuornos
Christina Ricci
Selby Wall
Bruce Dern
Thomas
Lee Tergesen
Vincent Corey
Annie Corley
Donna
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Gene / Stuttering "John"
Marco St. John
Evan / Undercover "John"
Marc Macaulay
Will / Daddy "John"
Scott Wilson
Horton / Last "John"
Rus Blackwell
Cop
Tim Ware
Chuck
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