We Got A Love Jones In Our Bones: Larenz Tate…
28 years after ascending into the popular culture pantheon with iconic movie Love Jones, Larenz Tate and Nia Long are reuniting as Ambassadors for the twenty ninth Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) in Miami Beach, Florida.
As Ambassadors, “Long and Tate will help bring awareness to ABFF’s mission of showcasing Black content and fostering opportunities for creators of color to succeed in the film and TV industry, while inspiring and empowering the next generation of storytellers,” per the press release.
“We are thrilled to welcome Nia and Larenz as Ambassadors to the American Black Film Festival,” stated Jeff and Nicole Friday, Founders of NICE CROWD (the leisure company behind ABFF).
“Their work in Love Jones remains iconic, and they have long been trailblazers in the industry. Their contributions to ABFF’s mission have been immeasurable, dating back to the festival’s early days in Acapulco in the late ’90s. We are honored to count them as dear friends.”
In addition to their roles as Ambassadors, Long and Tate will take part in ABFF Remembers: Love Jones–an intimate dialog and musical tribute celebrating the legacy of the movie.
“Honored and beyond excited to share this incredible experience at this year’s @abff with the one and only @iamnialong !!!” wrote Tate in an Instagram post saying the information. “Thank you @jefffriday & @iamnicolefriday for making historical moments happen! Nia and I will see everybody in Miami !!!”
The beloved stars will open up in regards to the making of the movie, their experiences on set, and the enduring friendship that has flourished over time.
Festival goers can even anticipate curated choices from the movie’s iconic soundtrack and a distinctive behind-the-scenes have a look at the practically 30-year-old traditional.
ABFF ’25 goes down June 11-15, 2025 adopted by an online phase June 16-23 on ABFF PLAY. To buy passes for the star-studded competition, click on right here.
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