A complex narrative exploring racial prejudice, class dynamics, and personal character through the lens of a cross-racial wedding in 1950s America.
Shelby Coles (Halle Berry) is engaged to marry talented white jazz musician Meade Howell, but the pair face opposition from both Meade's family, who object to an inter-racial marriage, and Shelby's parents, who want her to marry a professional. As Shelby is afflicted by pre-marital doubts, handsome Lute McNeil arrives on the scene, determined to make Shelby his at any cost.
Charles Burnett
Rating: 8.3/10 (3 votes)