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California Love (2021)

PG-13 · 2021-10-17 · 1h 25m · EN
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Against All Odds

Leon Watkins runs a community helpline in South Central LA, where anyone in need of help is welcome. One of his most frequent visitors is local gang leader, John Wesley Hunter, otherwise known as “Joker” to the streets. After a day of hustling and almost losing his life in a shoot-out, Joker goes to the one place where he knows he can get help. All in a typical day’s work for Leon until an unlikely woman shows up insisting on aiding him in his fight for his community. This unlikely team defies social constructs by working together to actively fight oppression and gain nation-wide recognition for a hidden reality of many. Along their way they experience the deep-seeded hatred that has plagued America, great love, and tragedy as they leave behind a legacy.

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Preston A. Whitmore IIDirector

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Christa B. AllenChrista B. AllenJoanne BeckAllen PayneAllen PayneLeon WatkinsRobert Ri'chardRobert Ri'chardJay HunterDraya MicheleDraya MicheleBeverly WilliamsColumbus ShortColumbus ShortNorrisNatasha MarcNatasha MarcEvelyn WatkinsSue CreminSue CreminRuth BeckMichelle LeeMichelle LeeLisa YuenSix ReasonsSix ReasonsVonteJensen AtwoodJensen AtwoodDoctor

Keywords

Based on a true storyLos angeles riotsBased on true story

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Romance · Tv MovieTheme affinityBased On A True Story · Los Angeles Riots · Based On True StoryMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityRomance

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What is California Love about?

Leon Watkins runs a community helpline in South Central LA, where anyone in need of help is welcome. One of his most frequent visitors is local gang leader, John Wesley Hunter, otherwise known as “Joker” to the streets. After a day of hustling and almost losing his life in a shoot-out, Joker goes to the one place where he knows he can get help. All in a typical day’s work for Leon until an unlikely woman shows up insisting on aiding him in his fight for his community. This unlikely team defies social constructs by working together to actively fight oppression and gain nation-wide recognition for a hidden reality of many. Along their way they experience the deep-seeded hatred that has plagued America, great love, and tragedy as they leave behind a legacy.

How long is California Love?

California Love has a runtime of 85 minutes.