# Love Jones (1997)

> A poet and a photographer navigate attraction, timing, and emotional uncertainty through the intimate creative life of 1990s Chicago.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/16427

## Facts

- Runtime: 109 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Theodore Witcher
- Cast: Larenz Tate, Nia Long, Isaiah Washington, Bill Bellamy, Lisa Nicole Carson, Marie-Françoise Theodore, Khalil Kain, Leonard Roberts
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119572/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, sensual, literate, date night, quiet evening

## Synopsis

A poetic exploration of love and connection in the heart of Chicago.

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