The Black Cinema Series Romance "Love, Brooklyn"

Live performance of Love, Brooklyn at The Little Theatre. September 21, 2025 at 2:00PM

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Black Cinema Series at 2:00 p.m. Sept. 21 (Sunday) will present the film "Love, Brooklyn" at the Little Theatre (Theatre 1), located at 240 East Ave., in Rochester 's East End District. A debut feature film for director Rachael Holder,  the movie is a modern romance with lead actor Andre Holland. Others with starring roles include Nicole Beharie, DeWanda Wise and Roy Wood Jr.

The motion picture is about a writer (Holland, "Moonlight") navigating complicated relationships with his ex, an art gallery owner (Beharie, "The Morning Show"), and his current lover, a newly-single mother (Wise, "She's Gotta Have It"), with the support of his best friend (Wood, "The Daily Show"). 

After the movie, there will be a post screening discussion. Moderator JESSICA LEWIS, CEO of Lá Lew Public Relations, will be joined by WXIR's RAQUEL WALKER, co-host of Luv 'N Situationships. Other panelists TBA. They will be posted soon on RABJ's Facebook page and The Little's website.

Tickets are available online in advance, at the box office during open hours, and at the door on the day of the event. Group rates available in advance only and only through the Little Theatre's business office. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., with the introductions and  the motion picture screening beginning  at 2:00 p.m.

The Black Cinema Series, a partnership between the Little Theatre and the Rochester Association of Black Journalists (RABJ),  has been highlighting Black stories since its founding in February 2017. The monthly film series is supported in part by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.

For further details on the film, including a trailer, visit https://thelittle.org/bcs-lovebrooklyn/

Additional information about the Black Cinema Series and past screenings over its last eight years  can be found at theater website thelittle.org/bcs .

EVENT SUMMARY | BLACK CINEMA SERIES:

• Date | Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025

• Motion Picture | Love, Brooklyn 

• Time | Doors open at 1:30 p.m.; screening starts at 2:00 p.m. 

• Discussion |  Afterward the motion picture, stay for a talkback with moderator Jessica Lewis and panelist Raquel Walker. Additional panelists TBA.

• Location | Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue, downtown East End District, Rochester, New York.

• Details | Black Cinema Series early screening in advance of the film's opening run on Friday, Sept. 26

• Synopsis | Three Brooklynites navigate careers, love, loss, and friendship against the rapidly changing landscape of their beloved city.

• Genre | Romance and Drama,  | 2025 | USA | In English | Not Rated | Directed by Rachael Holder 

• Tickets | Online in advance, at the box office during open hours, and at the door day of the film. Group rates are available only in advance of the screening and only via the Little Theatre's business office. 

• Discounts | Students, Seniors, Military and First Responders with ID get a reduced admission price.

• Information | https://thelittle.org/bcs-lovebrooklyn/