A woman in Harlem covers her pregnancy while he and family struggle to prove his innocence committed a crime.

Directed by: Barry Jenkins Writer: Barry Jenkins (written for screen by), James Baldwin (based on the book of) The Stars: KiKi Layne, Stephen James, Regina King

The novel in Baldwin “follows a Harlem woman, new participating race against the clock to prove the virginity of her, while bringing the children their first born. It is a tribute to the love that is told by the story of young couples, their families and their lives. “

Located in Harlem early 1970, as Beale Street could Talk is a love story that is timeless and moving both unbreakable bonds and give your families to embrace Afro-Americans, as narrated by the the ‘ 19-year ‘ River (screen newcomer KiKi Layne). A daughter and wife-to-be, he has clearly recalls the passion, respect and trust that has connected him and his fiancee artist Alonzo Hunt, who joined the nickname known as the Princess (Stephen James). Friends since childhood, couples who dream of loyal future together, but their plan was sloppy when Janice was arrested because of a crime he did not commit.