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Love & Basketball: 25 Years On
3 Feb
Summary
- Film honored at NBA All-Star Week's HBCU Film Festival.
- Panel features director, actors, and sports broadcasting pioneers.
- New apparel line celebrates film's enduring cultural impact.
Twenty-five years after its premiere, "Love & Basketball" is being honored as part of NBA All-Star Week, underscoring its lasting impact on the perception of women's basketball. The film's cultural significance will be showcased at the HBCU First LOOK Film Festival on February 12th, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. PT, held at the Maybourne Beverly Hills. This event will include a panel discussion focusing on the movie's influence on women in sports.
The panel, titled "25 Years of Love & Basketball: A Celebration of Women in Sports," will be moderated by CNN anchor Laura Coates. Featured participants include director Gina Prince-Bythewood, lead actress Sanaa Lathan, sports journalist Cari Champion, and broadcasting pioneer Jayne Kennedy. OWN will further commemorate the anniversary with a special Valentine's Day screening on February 14th.
The film's influence extends beyond the screen, now impacting fashion and modern sports culture. Streetwear brand Playa Society has launched its first licensed capsule collection inspired by "Love & Basketball," featuring items like hoodies and t-shirts. This collaboration marks the first official use of the film's logo and assets for apparel, with New York Liberty players Natasha Cloud and Isabelle Harrison modeling the campaign.
