# She's Gotta Have It (1986)

> Spike Lee’s audacious Brooklyn relationship comedy follows a fiercely independent woman navigating three lovers who want exclusive ownership of her desire.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/17007

## Facts

- Runtime: 84 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Spike Lee
- Cast: Tracy Camilla Johns, Tommy Redmond Hicks, John Canada Terrell, Spike Lee, Raye Dowell, Joie Lee, S. Epatha Merkerson, Bill Lee
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091939/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, irreverent, playful, date night, indie film night

## Synopsis

A bold exploration of love and independence in the heart of Brooklyn.

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