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Annapurna Pictures | Director Barry Jenkins, below, brings James Baldwin’s novel to life with phenomenal performances from Kiki Layne, above, and Stephan James.

‘Beale Street’ Director, Star Reflect on Adapting Baldwin

By Faris Bseiso January 18, 2019

Starring Stephan James, Kiki Layne, Regina King, Brian Tyree Henry, and more, “If Beale Street Could Talk” tells the story of lovers Fonny and Tish. Based on the James Baldwin novel of the same name,...

Annapurna Pictures | “If Beale Street Could Talk” shines not only because of the outstanding performances of its lead actors, Kiki Layne and Stephan James, above, but also from the impressive and moving supporting cast members like Golden Globe-winning actress Regina King who dutifully honor the beauty of Baldwin’s work.

‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ Highlights James Baldwin’s Legacy

By Faris Bseiso January 18, 2019

★★★★★ “Every black person born in America was born on Beale Street, born in the black neighborhood of some American city, whether in Jackson, Mississippi, or in Harlem, New York. Beale...

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