Join the Gene Siskel Film Center for a Facebook Live Q&A with filmmakers Stephanie James (Writer/Director), Chinwe Okorie (Director) and Williams Christopher (Director) from the Shorts Program: Love African American Style.

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Love can be for better or for worse, and in these five shorts, sometimes it’s worse before it’s better.

AFTER THAT, WE DIDN’T TALK
AFTER THAT, WE DIDN’T TALK
Tari Wariebi
USA
2019
8 min
With
Kegn Mantungulu, Jessi Laday

When a young Black man pays a surprise visit to his recent ex-girlfriend, things take an unexpected turn.  (Description courtesy of the director)

LOVEBITES
LOVEBITES
Chinwe Okorie
USA
2019
14 min
With
Khali Sykes, Ukairo Ukairo

In the span of 24 hours, Cat fights against the realization that her relationship with Chidi is going downhill.  Despite mounting mistrust, she prolongs the relationship.  (Description courtesy of the director)

SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING BLUE
SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING BLUE
Stephanie James
USA
2019
14 min
With
Raven Hopkins, Michael Lewis

Unbeknownst to Remi and their circle of friends, Kayden has not been completely honest about his infidelity.  Will there be wedding bells?  Or will Kayden be left at the altar?  (Description courtesy of the director)

THE VIRGIN BARRY
THE VIRGIN BARRY
Christopher D’andre Williams
USA
2019
8 min
With
Christopher D’andre Williams

Reality doesn’t live up to fantasy for a clueless would-be lover.  (Description courtesy of the director)

FAT JESSIE
FAT JESSIE
Jacynta Harris
USA
2020
24 min
With
Jacynta Harris, Deandreas McCanton

Jessie's insecurities and self-hatred begin to affect her love life, or lack thereof, until she boldly confronts her inner demons.  (Description courtesy of the director)