Papa and I went to see the film, If Beale Street Could Talk, this afternoon. It should be required viewing for every American. The film was beautifully done, from acting to cinematography. The film is set in Harlem in the 1970’s. It is about a young couple, Tish and Fonny, friends since childhood, devoted to each other and dreaming of a future together. Their plans are derailed when Fonny is arrested for a crime he did not commit and spends several years in prison.
The film was directed by Barry Jenkins and produced by Adele Romanski, a school friend of Claire and Whitney’s from Sarasota. Her husband did the cinematography. They won an Oscar for Best Picture in 2017 with Moonlight. It’s fun to see success for old friends!
