Stars of ‘Love Jones’ to discuss 1990s rom-com’s legacy as part of American Black Film Festival’s 2025 lineup

Love is one of those relatable topics that everyone wants to hear about The stars of the hit s rom-com Love Jones are catching feelings again and honoring the movie as Ambassadors for the American Black Film Festival Deco sat down with heartthrob Larenz Tate and the man behind this annual fiesta to remind us that love is dependably in the air Larenz Tate as Darius Lovehall You and I should uh get together sometime and have a little drink Nia Long as Nina Mosley I don t think that ll be a very good idea Well that very good idea of Love Jones is still relevant the present day Isaiah Washington as Savon Garrison You were the one who explained me not to get married Larenz Tate as Darius Lovehall Damn I did say that but I also noted the Commodores would get back together And for Larenz Tate love is all you need Larenz Tate Of subject everybody wants love and if you don t want love you need to get particular That s all I gotta say You better get specific You get certain of this lovin New generations are celebrating the classic film Larenz Tate Now it s so funny because particular people online are talking about you know Who was the toxic person in the relationship It s like oh we were toxic I didn t realize there was toxicity that was going on but the interpretation is you know subjective And honoring this heartfelt throwback film is the American Black Film Festival For years the festival has been celebrating creativity and making history in Miami Beach Jeff Friday CEO of ABFF And this year our Ambassadors are Larenz Tate and Nia Long and this is the first year that we ve had Co-Ambassadors Larenz Tate I m taking it very seriously because you know it is a great honor to just be a part of American Black Film Festival We had more established actors like Mr Denzel Washington you know the King of the Mountain who was a part of ABFF early on in its stages Joining the lineup of past Ambassadors are Jeff Friday Halle Berry Issa Rae Taraji P Henson Idris Elba Tracee Ellis Ross Lala Anthony Mary J Blige You know we ve had certain amazing Morris Chestnut Common Who else And of discipline this hybrid film festival showcases unique stories Jeff Friday It s taking place in two primary venues the Miami Beach Convention Center and the New World Center which is right next door From the legendary all-white parties to powerful discussions this is an international soir e Larenz Tate I think what it s a reflection of how big ABFF has gotten You know it s international at this point and I think just being able to tell all the stories within the diaspora is notable ABFF starts June th and goes through the th For more information and tickets click here