Gina prince bythewood, the director of films like beyond the lights and the secret life of bees, is set to direct an old guard movie based on the comic. Now, their commitment to the sport will force them t. Monica and quincy love and play basketball together. She won an independent spirit award for best first screenplay and a humanitas prize for her work on the film, and followed that success with the hbo film disappearing acts. Acclaimed filmmaker gina princebythewood has one of the hottest, most talked about movies headed to screens november 14 because she did not take no for an answer.
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Love and basketball director gina princeblythewood says. She followed that up with directing the hbo movie disappearing acts, then writing and directing the adaptation of sue monk kidds critically acclaimed novel the secret lives of bees. The event celebrated the awardwinning industry heavyweight in an insightful evening with notable directors, producers, editors and actors who have worked with prince bythewood and have been influenced by her work. Monica and quincy love and play basketball together through many life challenges from childhood to adulthood. Quincy mccall and monica wright grew up in the same neighborhood and have known each other since childhood. Instead of reinforcing this mainstream narrative, director gina princebythewoods seamless and heartfelt filmography relishes in the tangled knots of love. With sanaa lathan, omar epps, glenndon chatman, jess willard. Gina prince bythewood s acclaimed feature debut traces the journey of two childhood friends and aspiring professional basketball players whose passion for the game is matched only by their passion for each other. Gina prince bythewood does a great job of communicating details in a concise visual manner. Prince bythewood said beyond the lights taught her how much she needed to be involved in the marketing side for future projects. She is also the showrunner of shots fired, the fox limited series about the aftermath of a police involved shooting, starring sanaa lathan. Sam fragoso interviews the director of love and basketball and beyond the lights, gina prince bythewood. Gina princebythewood born gina maria prince on june 10, 1969 is an american film director and writer. Love and basketball online free gina prince bythewood.
Love and basketball dvd gina princebythewood dvd zone 2. The writerdirector makes dramas about what happens when worlds collide, whether its love and sex, parents and children, or personal life and career. Directed by gina prince bythewood, the film, released in 2000, is considered a mustwatch among sports movies. The love and basketball director goes indepth about her career and family life. Love and basketball director gina prince bythewood shares fun facts about debut film on its 20th anniversary 4222020 justice ginsburg recovering after gallbladder treatment. Mar 16, 2017 we talk to filmmaker gina prince bythewood and actress sanaa lathan of love and basketball and shots fired. Love and basketball was the feature filmmaking debut of gina prince bythewood, a former elite high school player herself who, after graduating from. The 2000 film, the glorious silver screen debut of writer and director gina prince bythewood, tells the love story of two childhood friends whose romance was practically written in the stars. Gina princebythewood is a prolific filmmaker who makes dramas for grown folks, such as love and basketball, disappearing acts, and beyond the lights. Gina prince bythewood is a screenwriter and director.
The old guard tba, silver and black tba, an untamed state tba, beyond the lights 2014, the secret life of bees 2008, nappily ever after 2018. Understandably, she makes for a hard taskmaster as she pushed and pushed sanaa lathan theyre friends now. Sam fragoso interviews the director of love and basketball and beyond the lights, gina princebythewood. Gina princebythewood almost didnt cast sanaa lathan in love. Her primary credits as a director include the films. Monica sanaa lathan and quincy omar epps have wanted to be professional basketball stars since they were kids. I love everything about it, but i have never seen this side of basketball before that includes two people sharing the same passion for it and are also in love with each other. Gina is one of the most powerful black women directors in hollywood. But gina prince bythewood s sports drama, released april 21, 2000, about young neighbors who fall in love as they bond and compete over basketball nearly did. Gina prince bythewood recent and upcoming movie credits. Watch love and basketball 2000 full hd movie online. From the playground to the pro leagues, monica and quincy taught each other how to play the game. Gina princebythewood talks beyond the lights black.
Gina princebythewood is an american film director and screenwriter. Writerdirector gina prince bythewood turns what might have been an undemanding sportyspice romance into a delicately executed, asskicking reminder of the obstacles faced by young women with zero. June 10, 1969 is an american film director and screenwriter. On june 8, the dgas african american steering committee aasc presented a special evening in honor of director gina prince bythewood. Love and basketball director gina prince bythewood shares 20 things you might not know about her debut film the sports romance starring omar epps and sanaa lathan turns 20. Love and basketball was the first feature film for writerdirector gina prince bythewood, who previously helmed several comedy specials for dave. Oct 15, 2016 the love and basketball director goes indepth about her career and family life. Her other directing credits include the hbo film disappearing acts 2000. Set in the early 80s and moving into the 90s, monica sanaa lathan and quincys omar epps romance begins at age 11 when monica and her family move next door to quincys. Gina princebythewood and sanaa lathan love and basketball. Before then, the best the sports elite female athletes could hope for was a successful college career and a spot on the u.
She is also the showrunner of shots fired, the fox limited series about the aftermath of a police involved shooting, starring sanaa lathan prince bythewood is currently helming. From gina prince bythewood beyond the lights, the secret life of bees, love and basketball and reggie rock bythewood beyond the lights, notorious, the 10hour event series is an explosive look at the criminal justice system. When an africanamerican police officer kills an unarmed white college student, a small town in north. In her four features to date, there are more rickety ups and downs than an old roller coaster. Why we keep returning to love and basketball 20 years later. Theyve followed the game all their lives and have no small amount of talent. Prince bythewood was adopted by bob prince, a computer programmer. Gina prince bythewood is an american film director and screenwriter.
Why we keep returning to love and basketball 20 years. This includes splitting silver and black, the black cat and silver sable spinoff from love and basketball director gina prince bythewood, into two standalone films. She won an independent spirit award for best first feature and a humanitas prize for her work on the film. On september 17, 2014 director gina prince bythewood broke a million hearts. Apr 21, 2000 love and basketball was the first feature film for writerdirector gina prince bythewood, who previously helmed several comedy specials for dave chappelle. Gina prince bythewood born gina maria prince on june 10, 1969 is an american film director and writer. The project, starring sanaa lathan and written and cocreated by gina princebythewood. A tribute to director gina princebythewood an african.
For the 20th anniversary of love and basketball, gina prince bythewood and sanaa lathan reflect on making the iconic romance. The film that changed how we see sport bbc culture. It follows the love story of two childhood sweethearts, monica wright sanaa lathan and quincy mccall omar epps, with a passion for the game. As they grow into adulthood, they fall in love, but they also share another allconsuming passion. This touching tale of two aspiring professional basketball players, who also happen to be childhood best friends and onagainoffagain lovers, deftly weaves the paths of its dueling stars into a warm and smart love story. In the days leading up to the 18 th annual urbanworld film festival, a rumor had been gaining traction online that a. A young africanamerican couple navigates the tricky paths of romance and athletics in this drama. One of her upcoming projects is shots fired, a television series at fox, which will examine the epidemic in america of the killing of young black men by law enforcement. Bythewood attended uclas film school, where she also ran. Old guard movie coming from gina princebythewood film. Gina prince bythewood wanted to tell a love story first and foremostwhen harry met sally, but about a young black. I was nervous to rewatch this movie because i really wanted it to hold up, but was afraid it wouldnt. There have been many recent think pieces on the film and how many actually do not look at the film as a love story anymore. Gina prince bythewood is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics.
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