Overview

• Rachael Holder’s feature debut, 'Love, Brooklyn,' premiered at Sundance, showcasing a tender love story set against the backdrop of Brooklyn's transformation.
• The film stars André Holland as Roger, a writer navigating romantic entanglements with an ex (Nicole Beharie) and a new love interest (DeWanda Wise).
• Originally written by Paul Zimmerman, the script was reimagined by Holder to reflect Black life and art in Brooklyn, adding depth and cultural specificity.
• The production faced numerous challenges, including funding struggles, pandemic delays, and industry strikes, but was supported by collaborators like Steven Soderbergh.
• The film is celebrated for its lush cinematography, authentic portrayal of Brooklyn, and its homage to the lineage of Black romantic cinema.