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.
Wasted (2023)
Wasted unapologetically depicts the post-COVID college experience in its rawest form: featuring hookup culture, substance abuse, and shattered friendships, all while asking the age-old question of "how does one "do" college right?". Alex Wilder, a college freshman, navigates his way between two friend groups: his longtime theater squad and a corrupt-yet-alluring fraternity crowd. Alex's mental state slowly deteriorates during this identity crisis, and he must learn who he truly is and what he stands for during one of the most influential times of his life.
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Wasted unapologetically depicts the post-COVID college experience in its rawest form: featuring hookup culture, substance abuse, and shattered friendships, all while asking the age-old question of "how does one "do" college right?". Alex Wilder, a college freshman, navigates his way between two friend groups: his longtime theater squad and a corrupt-yet-alluring fraternity crowd. Alex's mental state slowly deteriorates during this identity crisis, and he must learn who he truly is and what he stands for during one of the most influential times of his life.
Rating:NR
Genre:Drama
Written By:Charlie Koepp, Zach Orlowsky
In Theaters:5/11/2023
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Runtime:82 minutes
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