HARLEM LOVE

Harlem Love is an award-winning short film about a Harlem couple in the 1920s, whose past troubled

relationship is reflected during the wedding ceremony, and their fate is tested before

the final, “I Do.”

About the Film

Harlem Love is a poignant romantic drama that explores the complexities of love, commitment, and second chances. While standing at the altar, a couple's past troubled relationship is reflected during the ceremony, before the final 'I Do.' Set against the vibrant backdrop of Harlem, this film delves into the tension between holding onto cultural heritage and the harsh realities of economic necessity, following a young couple caught between honoring tradition and embracing their future together.

Harlem Love | MAAT Films

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Film Details

Director Richard Joseph
Producer Nadhege, Yvette P Joseph
Genre Romance, Drama
Runtime 18 minutes
Year 2017
Language English
Production MAAT Films
Setting Harlem, New York

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