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The Photograph

The Photograph

20206.31h 46m

Overview

When famed photographer Christina Eames dies unexpectedly, she leaves her estranged daughter, Mae, hurt, angry and full of questions. When Mae finds a photograph tucked away in a safe-deposit box, she soon finds herself delving into her mother's early life -- an investigation that leads to an unexpected romance with a rising journalist.

Directed by Stella Meghie
Written by Stella Meghie
Produced by Will Packer, James Lopez
Box OfficeBudget: $16.0MRevenue: $20.7M

Top Cast

Issa Rae

Issa Rae

Mae Eames

LaKeith Stanfield

LaKeith Stanfield

Michael Block

Chanté Adams

Chanté Adams

Christina Eames

Y'lan Noel

Y'lan Noel

Young Isaac

Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Andy Morrison

Lil Rel Howery

Lil Rel Howery

Kyle

Teyonah Parris

Teyonah Parris

Asia

Jasmine Cephas Jones

Jasmine Cephas Jones

Rachel Miller

Wakeema Hollis

Wakeema Hollis

Denise Holness

Rob Morgan

Rob Morgan

Isaac Jefferson

Themes & Keywords

new york cityjournalistphotographerlouisianalettercancerdeath of motherfirst loveold photographwoman directormemories

About The Photograph

The Photograph is a drama, romance film released in 2020 exploring themes of new york city, journalist, photographer, louisiana, letter, cancer. Directed by Stella Meghie, it stars Issa Rae, LaKeith Stanfield, Chanté Adams. When famed photographer Christina Eames dies unexpectedly, she leaves her estranged daughter, Mae, hurt, angry and full of questions. When Mae finds a photograph tucked away in a safe-deposit box, she soon finds herself delving into her mother's early life -- an investigation that leads to an unexpected romance with a rising journalist.

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