If Beale Street Could Talk

If Beale Street Could Talk, based on James Baldwin's 1974 novel of the same name, and directed by Moonlight's Barry Jenkins, tells the wonderful love story of Tish and Fonny, two childhood friends who grow up to become lovers, fiancés, and, eventually, parents. Their path is altered when Fonny is wrongly accused of a crime and imprisoned.

Tish sets out to prove Fonny's innocence as she narrates their journey from the beginning, determined to clear her soon-to-be husband's name before the birth of their child. If Beale Street Could Talk is an impassioned narrative of love persevering in the face of injustice, with powerful performances from Kiki Layna, Stephan James, Regina King, and Colman Domingo, and a wonderful score by Nicholas Brittell.

Detailed information:

Directed by: Barry Jenkins

Starring: KiKi Layne, Stephan James

Release date: September 9, 2018

Running time: 117 minutes