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Real Love

  • 2023
  • TV-14
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Ajiona Alexus and Da'Vinchi in Real Love (2023)
It follows Kendra as she goes to an HBCU in North Carolina. Kendra is determined to focus on school while balancing work study and keeping things professional with her photo class partner.
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It follows Kendra as she goes to an HBCU in North Carolina. Kendra is determined to focus on school while balancing work study and keeping things professional with her photo class partner.It follows Kendra as she goes to an HBCU in North Carolina. Kendra is determined to focus on school while balancing work study and keeping things professional with her photo class partner.It follows Kendra as she goes to an HBCU in North Carolina. Kendra is determined to focus on school while balancing work study and keeping things professional with her photo class partner.

  • Director
    • Camrus Johnson
  • Writers
    • Rachel Ingram
    • Sonja Warfield
  • Stars
    • Princess Davis
    • Ajiona Alexus
    • Austin Anozie
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    607
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Camrus Johnson
    • Writers
      • Rachel Ingram
      • Sonja Warfield
    • Stars
      • Princess Davis
      • Ajiona Alexus
      • Austin Anozie
    • 4User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Princess Davis
    Princess Davis
    • Terry
    Ajiona Alexus
    Ajiona Alexus
    • Kendra
    Austin Anozie
    • Reggie
    Serena Crouse
    Serena Crouse
    • College Survivor
    Da'Vinchi
    Da'Vinchi
    • Ben
    Shiraine Haas
    Shiraine Haas
    • Lorraine
    Marci T. House
    Marci T. House
    • Professor Lovett
    Kenya Jordan
    Kenya Jordan
    • Ashley
    Alexander Lecoy
    Alexander Lecoy
    • Calvin
    Leah Belle MacDonald
    Leah Belle MacDonald
    • Sunny
    • (as Leah MacDonald)
    Leanne Ofori-Atta
    • Connie (Constance Shay)
    Millan Tesfazgi
    Millan Tesfazgi
    • Sasha
    Darius Willis
    Darius Willis
    • Student #1
    Garfield Wilson
    Garfield Wilson
    • Director
      • Camrus Johnson
    • Writers
      • Rachel Ingram
      • Sonja Warfield
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    10ucprincess-60467

    Breath of Fresh Air

    It's been awhile since I have seen a good love story that I could watch from beginning to end. The chemistry was strong and the script was well written. I got the same warm feeling inside that I did from Love & Basketball. You want to root for them and their storylines are based in reality.

    I love the nostaligia of the times in which the move was set as well as the feeling of watching young love unfold. The differences between the wealthy and commoners and the need to chase your dreams but also following your heart. Such a feel good movie with a few twist to keep you interested in it. Great job.
    8pumping_iron-1

    Loving someone isn't just about butterflies and rainbows

    This movie really surprised me. I was prepared to watch teenaged psychos. Instead, this is a beautiful love story.

    Kendra (Ajiona Alexus) is an aspiring young photographer from a working class family. She is attending an HBCU in North Carolina on a scholarship. There she meets the handsome young Ben (Da'Vinchi). Ben is from an affluent family. Despite their differing backgrounds and Ben's disapproving parents, they fall in love. Their love is challenged from the beginning, and they eventually have to make decisions that affect both their futures.

    Alexus' and Da'Vinchi's on screen chemistry is palpable. This is a well written script, with a talented cast. This movie is well worth the watch.
    4ikkin-58713

    Just like a Lifetime movie

    Started off well. Bad acting and bad actors everywhere.

    Scenes are too short. Why show it being thanksgiving or Christmas if you show it only for a few seconds and the characters aren't doing much in the scene?

    Most of the characters have that fake, unrealistic "white voice" as if they are auditioning and reading the script for the first time. It's beyond proper speech, they are "talking white'.

    The main characters best friends are annoying. Especially the one that "talks white".

    The teacher only ever talks to the main character. How realistic is that?...

    The man character almost seems to have no emotion in scenes that would normally make a person livid.

    It's a love story but you never really even saw anything develop.

    I wanted to like this but it was a low budget, black lifetime movie. Perfect to let play in the background.

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    • Release date
      • June 10, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mary J. Blige's Real Love
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Blue Butterfly
      • Davis Entertainment
      • Front Street Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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