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.
Torch (2018)
Clara grew up in the Belize jungles but was sent to live in San Francisco after a childhood trauma. Her older boyfriend, Gabriel encourages a trip back to her jungle home. Once arriving, the familiar faces and tropic environment fills Clara with hope for a brighter future. She's soon reminded that the jungle has a dark side and begins to realize that Gabriel may have an even darker one himself.
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Clara grew up in the Belize jungles but was sent to live in San Francisco after a childhood trauma. Her older boyfriend, Gabriel encourages a trip back to her jungle home. Once arriving, the familiar faces and tropic environment fills Clara with hope for a brighter future. She's soon reminded that the jungle has a dark side and begins to realize that Gabriel may have an even darker one himself.
Rating:PG-13
Genre:Drama, Thriller
Written By:Nona Haydon, Christopher Coppola, Adrienne Stout
In Theaters:10/8/2018
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Runtime:100 minutes
Studio:Plaster City Productions
Cast
Christopher Coppola
Director
Lacey Dorn
Clara Thornton
Vincent Spano
Gabriel Coronado
John Savage
August Lewin
Deborah Kara Unger
Sister Ingrid
Pulu Lightburn
Gamier
Horacio Louis Guerrero
Manny
Shelley Huber
Eleuia
Rita Moreno
Aunt Francine
Jeffrey Gliwa
Dennis Walker
Blanca Blanco
Rolanda Montero
Adrienne Stout
Dr. Grundland
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