California Love

A heartfelt, tense drama about community and survival, mixing street violence with earnest hope and romance.

Directed by

Preston A. Whitmore II

Genres

Tv movie, Drama, Romance

Starring

Christa B. Allen, Allen Payne, Robert Ri'chard

Tagline

Against All Odds

Overview

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 it feels

Earnest, tense, melancholic and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Race, violence, justice, love

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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