If Beale Street Could Talk

About

Based on the James Baldwin novel of the same name, the film centers around a young African-American woman's attempt to prove her fiancé innocent of a crime while carrying their first child.

Trivia

The movie was written for the screen and directed by Barry Jenkins. It is his first film since Moonlight won Best Picture at the Academy Awards. It was a Golden Globe nominee for Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Supporting Actress and Best Screenplay.