The hoops romance that defined a generation—now with director's commentary and ALL the behind-the-scenes tea.
Documentary on the making of the film “Love & Basketball” produced by the Criterion Collection in 2021
Direction
Prince-Bythewood's fight to make Monica 'aggressive, not angry.'
Acting
Sanaa and Omar unpack that painful 'playing for your heart' scene.
Production
How they shot the iconic one-on-one with almost no budget left.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Gina Prince-Bythewood wrote the script in her 20s while working as a writer on A Different World, using her own experiences as a former college athlete.
The film's 'synopsis love'—where characters literally describe their feelings—was revolutionary for Black romance cinema, directly influencing everything from Brown Sugar to Insecure.
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